Watch: Justin Verlander gives up record 10th World Series HR

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Justin Verlander sets MLB record after giving up 10th-career WS home run to Kyle Schwarber

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 11/3/22

On Thursday, Houston Astros' starter Justin Verlander made some dubious history during Game 5 of the World Series between the Astros and Philadelphia Phillies.

In the bottom of the first inning, facing Phillies' leadoff hitter Kyle Schwarber, Verlander's second pitch of the ballgame was sliced deep into the right-field seats, tying the game 1-1. The home run was the 10th given up by Verlander over his World Series career, surpassing Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter for the most in major league history.

GREAT JOB, KYLE pic.twitter.com/VeFn9BFJPM
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) November 4, 2022

Kyle Schwarber's HR was the 10th HR allowed by Justin Verlander in his World Series career.

That breaks a tie with Catfish Hunter for the most HR allowed by any pitcher in World Series history.
— Paul Casella (@Paul_CasellaMLB) November 4, 2022

The future Hall of Famer has accomplished a lot during his 17 seasons in baseball, with nine All-Star nods, two Cy Youngs and an MVP Award under his belt. Despite posting remarkable numbers over his career, Verlander's struggles in the Fall Classic are well known.

Entering Thursday night, Verlander had made eight starts in the World Series, posting a record of 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA.

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