Houston Astros' Justin Verlander to start Game 1 of World Series 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston, your Astros Game 1 starting pitcher has been announced for the World Series -- right-hander Justin Verlander.

While Verlander will pitch for the 'Stros, the Philadelphia Phillies will start Aaron Nola.
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The video above is from a previous report.

Game 1 of the World Series is on Friday at Minute Maid Park. Game 2 is on Saturday.

Verlander was also selected to pitch for Game 1 of the ALCS sweep against the New York Yankees.

2022 World Series schedule: Astros vs. Phillies

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• Game 1: at Houston, Friday, Oct. 28, 7:03 p.m.
• Game 2: at Houston, Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:03 p.m.
• Game 3: at Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 31, 7:03 p.m.
• Game 4: at Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:03 p.m.
• Game 5*: at Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:03 p.m.
• Game 6*: at Houston, Friday, Nov. 4, 7:03 p.m.
• Game 7*: at Houston, Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:03 p.m.

* if necessary

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