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Bill Shaikin: Justin Verlander’s first World Series victory has Astros a win away from title

PHILADELPHIA — What defines a legacy? Justin Verlander’s legacy surely could not have rested on this one game, could it? He is favored to win his third Cy Young award this year, and the list of three-time winners is eminently distinguished: Sandy Koufax, Clayton Kershaw, Pedro Martínez, Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer and Max Scherzer. Hall of Famers all, or Hall of Famers to be, Verlander included. ...
The Houston Astros' Chas McCormick and Justin Verlander celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, in Game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA — What defines a legacy?

Justin Verlander’s legacy surely could not have rested on this one game, could it? He is favored to win his third Cy Young award this year, and the list of three-time winners is eminently distinguished: Sandy Koufax, Clayton Kershaw, Pedro Martínez, Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer and Max Scherzer.

Hall of Famers all, or Hall of Famers to be, Verlander included.

Before Thursday, Verlander had started

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