Astros’ Justin Verlander fine with being pulled after six no-hit innings, 91 pitches

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Justin Verlander is having a CY Young caliber season at 39 years old and in his 17th season in Major League Baseball. 

And he is OK with being pulled from a no-hitter after just six innings. 

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, #35, warms up during the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros on August 23, 2022 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.   (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Verlander earned his 16th win of the season Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins, allowing just one baserunner and zero hits in a 4-2 Houston win. 

"I like to go deep in games in the regular season, but I’d rather do it in the postseason or at least be fresh and strong for that," Verlander said after the game. 

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Verlander was pulled by Astros manager Dusty Baker after six innings and 91 pitches after striking out 10 Minnesota batters. 

Justin Verlander, #35 of the Houston Astros, reacts during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on August 23, 2022 in Houston.  (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

"After six innings at ... 91 pitches, you know it’s not going to be one of those nights," Verlander said. "Maybe 15 years ago, 10 years ago when I loved throwing 130-something. But not now and specifically not after Tommy John in my first season back."

It has been an amazing turnaround for Verlander, who missed most of the 2020 season and the entire 2021 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. 

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His ERA of 1.87 leads all of Major League