Justin Verlander showcased his Hall of Fame credentials yet again by recording his 250th career win as the Houston Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2. Verlander pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out eight. The victory was crucial for the Astros, who are in a tight race for the AL West title.

The Astros' offense was led by Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez, who both homered off Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. Houston’s bullpen, led by Ryan Pressly, closed out the game, ensuring Verlander’s milestone was celebrated with a win.

Verlander’s performance comes at a critical juncture as the Astros seek to maintain their hold on first place in the division. “It’s always special to reach a milestone like this, but the most important thing is that we got the win,” Verlander said after the game.

For the Diamondbacks, the loss was a setback in their chase for a Wild Card spot. Arizona’s offense struggled to solve Verlander, managing only five hits, and now faces an uphill battle in the final stretch of the season.