Just-in Time: Verlander debuts for ailing Astros in Washington

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Justin Verlander's season debut comes at a great time for the Houston Astros.

The veteran right-hander takes the ball for the first time this season when the Astros visit the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

This is the start of the Astros' six-game road trip. Houston has managed to scoreonly seven runs across its last 29 innings.

It's the start of the 2024 season for V