Justin Verlander held the New York Yankees to a single run over 6 2/3 innings on Monday as the Houston Astros won 5-1 at Yankee Stadium.

As Verlander walked off the mound, he was met with jeers from the fans. He enjoyed the moment, taking off his cap and waving it toward the fans.

"Just having fun," he said. "Yankees fans having fun with me, so I decided to have some fun back."

Verlander was actually hoping for more boos during pregame introductions.

"I've come to find here at Yankee Stadium, it's a term of endearment," he said. "So thank you."