Astros lose Justin Verlander, avoid sweep by Orioles
Yuli Gurriel delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros averted a three-game sweep at the hands of the visiting Baltimore Orioles with a 3-1 victory on Sunday.
The Astros won despite losing right-hander Justin Verlander after three innings because of right calf discomfort.
Right-hander Austin Voth gave up one run over six innings for the Orioles, who entered with five victories in their prev