News about Jeremy Pena

In Game 5 of the World Series, Jeremy Pena homered among his three hits and drove in two runs, Justin Verlander tossed five solid innings, and the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2. The Astros are home with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven tournament, with the Astros needing to win on Saturday or on Sunday (if necessary) to claim the championship. Verlander (1-0), who was winless in his first World Series appearance, had four hits and one run, with six strikeouts and four walks. In eight World Series starts, the two-time Cy Young Award winner started the night 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA.

Justin Verlander regained control after a rough start to his outing, and the Houston Astros thrashed three home runs en route to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday. Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick, and Jeremy Pena all slugged solo home runs for the Astros, who will host Game 2 in the best-of-seven series on Thursday. Verlander (1-0) needed 66 pitches to complete three innings, with 22 of them in the first inning as he left two baserunners stranded.