New York Mets pitcher Justin Verlander admits to understanding fans' frustrations after boos filled the air at Citi Field during the team's 8-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
The match was Verlander 's first in Queens since signing a two-year, $86.7 million contract during the offseason. A teres major strain kept the nine-time All-Star out for the first month of the season, with the standout offseason arrival playing two matches on the road before Tuesday's return home.
It was not a home debut to remember for the reigning Cy Young Award winner. The boos were brought down by allowing six runs on eight hits as he struggled against the ruthless Rays, with wife Kate Upton watching on in the stands.
