Verlander, Astros win 7-2 at Rangers after 2 quick homers
(World News USA)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered on consecutive pitches in the first inning, Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Friday night. George Springer doubled twice for the Astros, including one that appeared to clear the wall and ricochet back onto the field. Instead of a homer, after a crew chief review requested by manager AJ Hinch, Springer had one of Houston`s four doubles in a three-run fifth inning. Verlander (3-0) limited the Rangers to one run and three hits over seven innings. He struck out...