verlander had 0-6 in eight world series starts dating back to the rookie season for the detroit tigers in 2006. terrific game last night. astros win. they beat the phillies 3-2 in game five. marking the first time that philadelphia lost consecutive games. now leading 3-2, the astros have two chances athe home to secure their first title since 2017. game six is tomorrow night in houston. meanwhile, the nfl served a second helping of the houston philadelphia rivalry last night. not stakes not as high here. the texans hosted eagles in the week nine kickoff. and this one was in houston. philly remains undefeated imfrofg 8-0 for the first time in franchise history. the quarterback putting together an mvp type season threw for 243 yard and two touchdowns. the eagles pulled way in the second half and beat the lowly texans 29-17.