Astros: Justin Verlander (4-6, 5.55 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Guardians: Ben Lively (13-9, 3.80 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 114 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Guardians -117, Astros -103; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians.

The American League officially runs through the Bronx. Following the Cleveland Guardians‘ 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday night, the Yankees clinched home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.

Verlander (5-6) picked up the win Saturday against the Guardians, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out five over six innings. Verlander completed six innings for the first time since May,

Justin Verlander authored a quality start in his final regular-season outing, and perhaps his final start with the Houston Astros, and his bullpen preserved a win for him Saturday night. Houston secured a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field that offered some clarity to the top of the American League postseason picture.