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Justin Verlander struggles, Miguel Cabrera homers as Detroit Tigers complete sweep with 11-7 win

Grand Rapids Press — In his past three starts, Verlander has allowed 17 runs -- 16 earned -- on 22 hits and eight walks in 12 2/3 innings pitched. His ERA has climbed from 1.55 to 3.66 during that three-game span. Justin Verlander reacts on his way to the dugout after a rough second inning Wednesday night. AP Photo CLEVELAND -- The good news for the Detroit Tigers is that they won the game. The bad news is that Justin Verlander still doesn't seem like his normal self. Verlander surrendered five runs in five innings of work Wednesday night, but the offense  bailed him out in an...

Detroit Tigers May 23, 2013

W2W4: Rangers-Tigers

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — ARLINGTON, Texas -- It's all about Yu Darvish vs. Justin Verlander on Thursday. But the matchup between the Rangers and Detroit Tigers also features two American League powerhouses. It should be an entertaining four-game series. The Rangers have a seven-game lead in the AL West and have the best record in basbeall. The Tigers are a 1/2 game ahead of Clevelend in the AL Central. Here's what to watch for as these two titans clash in Arlington: Failing to sweep Houston: The Tigers arrive in Texas with a missed opportunity -- they didn't sweep the Astros at home.

Texas Rangers May 16, 2013

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander back on mound versus Indians after flirting with no-hitter

Grand Rapids Press — Justin Verlander has allowed two or fewer runs in six of his seven starts this year and has found recent success against the Tribe at home, going 4-0 with a 2.00 in his last five starts. GAME INFORMATION Who: Cleveland Indians (18-15) at Detroit Tigers (20-13). Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. First pitch: 7:08 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit, MLB Network. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by James Schmehl at 7 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS D...

Detroit Tigers May 11, 2013

Tigers 9, Astros 0: Notes, quotes from Sunday's win

Detroit Free Press — Justin Verlander (4-2) was eight outs from the third no-hitter of his career Sunday before a clean single off the bat of former Tiger Carlos Pena with one out in the bottom of the seventh ended the date with history.

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Photos: Tigers 9, Astros 0

Houston Chronicle — Tigers 9, Astros 0 Share this gallery: if(gallery_images == undefined) var gallery_images = new Array(); if(gallery_images[11910101] == undefined) gallery_images[11910101] = new Array(); Tigers 9, Astros 0 Justin Verlander had his no-hitter broken up in the seventh inning, but the Tigers still hammered the Astros as they completed a four-game sweep. ; imgArray['credits_byline'] = (Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle) Share this gallery: if(gallery_images == undefined) var gallery_images = new Array(); if(gallery_images[11910101] == undefined) gallery_images[11910101] = new Array(); i...

Houston Astros May 5, 2013

Defeats mount as Astros mastered by Verlander

Houston Chronicle — Box score Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell was sick of watching the Detroit Tigers constantly high-five during a brutal four-game series sweep at Minute Maid Park. Reliever Wesley Wright said the Astros’ constant failure had become a “manhood” issue. Detroit starter Justin Verlander didn’t allow a hit until the seventh inning Sunday in the Tigers’ 9-0 victory before a crowd of 23,228. The defeat capped a 37-8 Detroit run since Thursday, pushed the Astros to their sixth consecutive loss, and left them with a major league-worst 8-24 record. Astros catcher Carlos Corporan said a young club that has d...

Houston Astros May 5, 2013

Tigers hand Astros sixth straight loss

Houston Chronicle — Box score Recap: Detroit swept the Astros and Tigers ace Justin Verlander came within seven outs of his third career no-hitter Sunday during a 9-0 shutout victory at Minute Maid Park. The Tigers outscored the Astros 37-8 during the four-game series. From the ninth inning Friday until the ninth inning Sunday, Detroit racked up 27 runs to the Astros’ 2. Carlos Pena broke up Verlander’s potential no-hitter with one out in the seventh, lining a single to right field. The Astros have lost six consecutive games and 10 of 11. Big bats: Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder went 3-for-5 with a home run ...

Houston Astros May 5, 2013

Live blog recap: Justin Verlander helps Detroit Tigers rout Houston Astros for ninth win in past 10 games

Grand Rapids Press — Not long ago, the Tigers were 10-10. Now they are 19-11 an in first place in the American League Central Division. GAME RECAPJustin Verlander was good. Really good. The hitters for the Detroit Tigers were good. Really good. Verlander threw seven shutout innings and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and four Tigers players hit home runs in a 9-0 rout of the Houston Astros. The Tigers completed a sweep of the Astros and have now won nine of their past 10. They improved to 19-11 for the season. NINTH INNINGTigers put two on. No further damage. On t...

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Gem from Justin Verlander, four home runs carry Detroit Tigers to 9-0 win, four-game sweep of Astros

Grand Rapids Press — Verlander allows two hits and two walks in seven shutout innings while carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Justin Verlander threw seven innings of shutout ball Sunday afternoon against the Houston Astros.AP Photo HOUSTON -- It quickly became apparent that the Detroit Tigers would win the game. Then the question became: Will Justin Verlander throw a no-hitter? And with his pitch count climbing as the game progressed, would he even get the chance? Carlos Pena answered the first question. No one will ever know the answer to the second one. Verlander...

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander has bid for no-hitter broken up in seventh inning against Houston Astros

Grand Rapids Press — Carlos Pena singled sharply to right field with one out in the seventh inning for the first hit of the game off Verlander. Justin Verlander HOUSTON -- He was likely running out of pitches anyway. But Carlos Pena made sure Justin Verlander did not get an opportunity to complete a no-hitter Sunday afternoon against the Houston Astros. Pena singled sharply to right field with one out in the seventh inning to break up Verlander's no-hit bid. The single came on the 108th pitch of the game for Verlander, so it is doubtful that he would have completed the game an...

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander on mound as Tigers go for four-game sweep of Houston Astros

Grand Rapids Press — Brayan Pena, Ramon Santiago and Don Kelly are in the starting lineup today against Astros right-hander Philip Humber. GAME INFORMATIONWho: Detroit Tigers (18-11) at Houston Astros (8-23).Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston.First pitch: 4:10 p.m.Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by Chris Iott on MLive.com about an hour before first pitch. STARTING PITCHERSDetroit TigersJustin Verlander (3-2, 1.83 ERA)Lifetim...

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander counters Twins' Vance Worley in rematch of Opening Day

Grand Rapids Press — Twins starter Vance Worley gave up three runs in six innings of the opening-day loss to Verlander. Verlander allowed four hits and struck out seven in five scoreless innings. GAME INFORMATION Who: Minnesota Twins (11-11) at Detroit Tigers (14-10). Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. First pitch: 7:08 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by James Schmehl at 7 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS Detroit Tigers Justin Verland...

Detroit Tigers April 30, 2013

Seattle 2, Detroit 0: Iwakuma, Mariners shut down Verlander, Tigers

Detroit Free Press — The Detroit Tigers are still looking for their first series sweep of the 2013 season. Despite having ace Justin Verlander on the mound, the Tigers fell 2-0 to Hisashi Iwakuma and the Seattle Mariners today at Safeco Field.

Detroit Tigers April 18, 2013

Mariners shut out Tigers, 2-0

Tacoma News-Tribune — Kyle Seager hit a two-out RBI double off Justin Verlander in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie and help give the Seattle Mariners a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Seattle Mariners April 18, 2013

Justin Verlander strikes out 12; Detroit Tigers' four-game winning streak ends with shutout loss

Grand Rapids Press — The game was scoreless until the Mariners scored two runs off Verlander with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Justin Verlander delivers a pitch Thursday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners. AP Photo   SEATTLE -- Another day, another pitchers' duel. Justin Verlander struck out 12 and allowed just two runs Thursday afternoon, but the offense struggled for the Detroit Tigers in a 2-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Tigers,...

Detroit Tigers April 18, 2013