Verlander sets tone in ALDS-opening victory

Justin Verlander emerged as the victor in a battle between two of the game’s best in Game 1 of the American League Division Series presented by Doosan. Boston’s Chris Sale was rocked for seven runs and nine hits in his first career postseason outing, while Verlander twirled six innings of two-run ball to pick up his eighth career postseason win in the Astros’ 8-2 victory.