Justin Verlander in command as Astros blast Tigers

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Justin Verlander pitched seven dominant innings and the visiting Houston Astros rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Verlander, who pitched for Detroit from 2005-17, retired the first 14 batters he faced. He allowed two hits and recorded eight strikeouts for his 101st victory at the Tigers' Comerica Park.

Kyle Tucker hit his major-league leadi