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‘I wasn’t even f---ing here’: Astros’ Justin Verlander gives out emotional, yet epic speech following ALDS win

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks off the mound after the first inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) (Kevin M. Cox, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander gave out a speech his fans will remember.

The right-handed pitcher returned to the team following a trade with the New York Mets a few months ago, and he’s now headed to the American League Championship Series.

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Following their win against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, manager Dusty Baker pointed to Verlander and asked him to “do the celebration.”

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And by “celebration,” he managed to drop a few “F-bombs” along the way.

Watch the full video here. (WARNING: explicit language)

“We <expletive> grinded,” he said. “I wasn’t even <expletive> here. Seven <expletive> times??? Seven <expletive> times. Alright? Don’t take that for granted.”

RELATED: Houston Astros defeat Minnesota Twins 3-2; become ALDS champions

The Astros defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2, finishing the ALDS at 3-1.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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