Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Rays jumped on Justin Verlander early and beat the Houston Astros 4-1 on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field to even their AL Division Series at two games apiece.
Verlander, who was pitching on short rest after dominating the Rays in Game 1, was chased in the fourth inning after allowing four earned runs on seven hits. He had five strikeouts and walked three.