” “I’ll defer to his memory,” Verlander laughed. On July 4, 2005, Verlander took the mound in Cleveland for his first game in the majors, a spot start in the second game of a doubleheader.

Verlander was 5-6 with a 5.48 ERA in 17 starts for Houston in 2024. His ERA was the highest since he made his MLB debut in 2005 with Detroit and made two starts.

Verlander has defeated all 30 MLB teams in his career, but Cincinnati is the only team he has beaten just once. Verlander has made just four starts against the Reds, going 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA.

Verlander has defeated all 30 MLB teams in his career, but Cincinnati is the only team he has beaten just once. Verlander has made just four starts against the Reds, going 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA.