Justin Verlander didn't figure in the decision, but he pitched well enough to win in his last start of the 2013 season. In the Tigers' season finale against the Marlins, Verlander threw six scoreless innings, striking out 10 batters.
All Verlander allowed were three singles and a walk, and he lowered his ERA to 3.46. With 217 strikeouts on the season, Verlander has now registered at least 210 Ks in each of the last five campaigns. He finishes the year with a 13-12 record.
Verlander's next start will come in the American League Division Series against the Athletics.