Verlander, Astros bullpen loses no-hit bid in 9th vs Phils

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

HOUSTON – Justin Verlander and the Houston bullpen lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Garrett Stubbs led off the ninth inning with a single for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Stubbs singled off Will Smith on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.

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Verlander and relievers Hunter Brown and Hector Neris held the Phillies hitless through eight innings.

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