ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Verlander shook off a shaky first inning with the help of his rookie shortstop.
The result was a four-game series split for the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers that felt like much more.
The eight-time All-Star followed a two-run first inning with five no-hit innings and José Altuve hit Houston’s franchiserecord ninth grand slam of the season as the Astros beat…