It was Verlander’s first start since he gave up five runs in an inning in losing Tuesday’s All-Star Game for the American League.
Verlander struck out eight and walked two. He’s second in the AL with 136 strikeouts, four behind Felix Hernandez. Jose Valverde pitched the final inning today with Verlander at 117 pitches after eight.
Verlander was just 5-4 after 13 outings this season, but now he’s now reeled off five wins in six starts — even though he hasn’t lowered his ERA much in the process — he should be right back among the Cy Young leaders in the AL.
With the win today, Verlander is 7-0 lifetime in 10 career starts against the Orioles.
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