George Springer started the season off as he did last year. In the past two seasons, Springer have slapped homeruns on opening day. He’s also the first to do so.
In Houston’s 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Park, Springer dug in at home plate and launched a fastball over the right, centerfield wall.
The MVP of the World Series is no stranger to long balls. It was his 100th career dinger.
His home run in game seven of the World Series carried the Astros to its first title in franchise history. Which sent the city of Houston into an emotional shock after 55 years of baseball.
Verlander (1-0) pitched six scoreless innings before three relievers worked over the last three innings to preserve the victory.
Chris Devenski, Brad Peacock, and Ken Giles yielded combined for a run during that span of time.
For the Ranger batters, who could not figure out Verlander, managed four hits while the Astros ace struck out five.
Its lone run of the game came on a passed ball when Elvis Andrus scored from third base. Andrus doubled to reach base and moved to third before scoring.
Texas starter, Cole Hamels (0-1) settled down after surrendering the homer to Springer and pitched 5 2/3 innings, gave up five hits, and three runs before being relieved.
The Astros will send Dallas Keuchel to the mound for game two of the four-game series.
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