"ALCS Game 1: Verlander leads Astros against Rangers in highly anticipated matchup"

Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, former teammates on the Detroit Tigers, will face each other in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) as Verlander starts Game 1 for the Houston Astros and Scherzer is activated to pitch for the Texas Rangers in Game 3 or 4. Both pitchers suffered teres major strains earlier this year, but now they find themselves on opposite sides in a crucial series. The Rangers hope Scherzer's return will strengthen their rotation, while Verlander aims to lead the Astros to victory.