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MLB Twitter reacts to Houston Astros star pitcher Justin Verlander achieving his first World Series win as a starter

World Series - Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Five finally recorded his first win as a starter in the World Series with the 3-2 victory over the . Despite his Hall of Fame career, victory in the World Series had eluded the great pitcher, until now. It is not as though he has not had the opportunity in the past. Prior to this game, he had lost his previous eight straight starts. Those losses are now all in the past, and what matters is that he got his team the win. It could not have come at a better time for the Astros, as it gave them a 3-2 series lead as the teams return to Houston to finish the World Series. Justin Verlander will not start another game this series, so this was his last opportunity to gain a win. Fox Sports reported, via Twitter, on the end of the streak and how Verlander celebrated the win with his teammates. Justin Verlander has his first career World Series win Justin Verlander has his first career World Series win "I'm soaking wet because my teammates treated me like a rookie... like getting your first win, ya know?"

visited with the guys after his Game 5 win!

"I'm soaking wet because my teammates treated me like a rookie... like getting your first win, ya know?" visited with the guys after his Game 5 win! Fans around the loved seeing Verlander finally get this big win. He has struggled for it for so long and lost World Series games that he deserved to win. Seeing him finally get the victory was a cathartic experience for fans. Especially those who have been watching him for the entirety of his 17 year career. Can’t even lie. Happy he won a game in WS. Can’t even lie. Happy he won a game in WS. It only took three decades lol Justin Verlander has his first career World Series win Justin Verlander has his first career World Series win It only took three decades lol He deserves it ….. way to go JV He deserves it ….. way to go JV Houston Astros fans were especially jubilant given it could be Verlander's last game with the team. He is set to become a free agent this offseason, and a return to the Astros is not guaranteed. If this was in fact his last game as a member of the Astros, it was the perfect sendoff. Great win JV. Great catches by Mancini and McCormick. Just an awesome game. Great win JV. Great catches by Mancini and McCormick. Just an awesome game. Fired up the Astros won the game, but I’m equally as happy JV got a World Series win and Mancini made a big play to contribute. I’m sure he’s frustrated AF, so good for him to have something go his way. Fired up the Astros won the game, but I’m equally as happy JV got a World Series win and Mancini made a big play to contribute. I’m sure he’s frustrated AF, so good for him to have something go his way. If that’s his last game for us, what a perfect way to go out. ? If that’s his last game for us, what a perfect way to go out. ? Even if you weren't cheering for Justin Verlander, seeing him finally clear this sporting hurdle is a special moment. It was an anomaly that he had yet to win a World Series game after all this time. Thankfully, he was able to celebrate the success properly. Justin Verlander hugged Dusty Baker for a long time after getting his first World Series win.Justin Verlander hugged Dusty Baker for a long time after getting his first World Series win. From Game 1 From Game 1 Justin Verlander finally got the proverbial monkey off his back, and has done just about all there is to do in the MLB.

The Houston Astros might still call on Justin Verlander if the World Series goes seven games

World Series - Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Five Verlander will not be rested enough for an appearance in game six, but he will likely be ready to come in as a relief pitcher in a potential game seven. Of course, the Phillies would have to win a game to force a game seven, but it is possible. Verlander coming out of the bullpen for just one inning would be a force to be reckoned with. He could easily have one last star performance for the Astros. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found