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FILE - In this Sept. 25, 1986, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Mike Scott, center, reacts at first base after pitching a no-hitter and winning the NL West Division against the San Francisco Giants in the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas. At left is first baseman Glenn Davis and at right is Bill Doran. Those rainbow jerseys that were mocked so much when the Houston Astros debuted them decades ago have now become fan favorites at Minute Maid Park. The brightly colored style is sure to seen throughout the crowd when the World Series resumes this weekend. The Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are all even going into Game 3.(AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky, File)

Rainbow resurgence: Bright Astros jerseys now a fan favorite

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jane Kamin-Oncca, Pool)

Verlander brings the heat, hollers Astros toward Game 2 win

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer celebrates after a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 11th inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

George Springer’s HR in 11th gives Astros win, ties Series 1-1

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch, third from left, gives the ball to pitcher Justin Verlander (35) for his very first Major League relief appearance during the fifth inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, in Boston. No need for catchers to worry about getting they're running in, especially during the postseason. They are taking so many trips to the mound for discussions, the average time of a nine-inning game is 3 hours, 32 minutes during the postseason, up 18 minutes since 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Late show: MLB postseason games stretch to record length

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Perfect last-second decision for ALCS MVP Verlander, Astros

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the second inning of Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Verlander, Altuve help Astros top Yanks to force ALCS Game 7

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Astros now trailing Yankees in ALCS, need 9th Verlander win

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez reacts after hitting an RBI single during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**

Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees top Dallas Keuchel, Astros for 3-2 lead in ALCS

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve scores the game-winning run past New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez during the ninth inning of Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Altuve’s dash lifts Verlander, Astros over Yanks in Game 2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve watches his a solo home run, his third of the game, against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jose Altuve hits 3 homers, Astros beat Red Sox in ALDS opener

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale talks to the media before a practice for baseball's American League Division Series, Oct. 4, 2017, in Houston. Sale will start game 1 of the ALDS as the Red Sox face the Houston Astros Thursday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Red Sox-Astros: Playoff vet Verlander opposes 1st-timer Sale

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, second from left, sits with his coaches in the dugout as they play the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Autey)

Rebuilding begins in earnest for 98-loss Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) winds up to throw to the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Verlander, Altuve, Astros wrap up sweep, rout Rangers 12-2

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hits a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander, Gurriel lift Astros over Angels 3-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, right, walks off the mound as Seattle Mariners' Ben Gamel, back left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Astros clinch AL West with 7-1 win over Mariners

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Verlander leads Astros to skid-snapping 1-0 win over Angels

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander smiles during a press conference introducing Verlander before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Houston. Verlander was traded to Houston from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Verlander officially introduced in Houston after trade

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, reacts as he throws a pitch to strike out Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Last-minute deal sends Verlander to Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander makes a pickoff throw to first base to keep Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon close to the bag in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Denver. The Tigers won 6-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Astros boost rotation with trade for Verlander

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander makes a pickoff throw to first base to keep Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon close to the bag in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Denver. The Tigers won 6-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Justin Verlander traded to Houston Astros

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times