Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Houston Astros star Justin Verlander watched his double-digit strikeout streak come to an end before being ejected during a dominating victory against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Verlander was booted during the sixth inning of the 15-1 win Tuesday at Minute Maid Park in Houston. He allowed four hits and had four strikeouts in 5.1 innings before being shown the clubhouse door. Verlander is now 16-5 with an American League-leading 2.69 ERA. He also leads baseball with 184 innings pitched and 243 strikeouts.