The Houston Astros will kick off their ALDS against the Minnesota Twins with Justin Verlander on the mound in Game 1.

Framber Valdez will start Game 2 on Sunday night.

Verlander, 40, was 13-8 with a 3.22 ERA in 27 starts this season.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner was 7-3 with a 3.31 ERA in 11 starts for Houston after coming over in a trade this summer.