Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander didn't factor into the decision in his team's 5-4 loss to the Yankees Sunday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out nine in seven innings.

Verlander posted his high strikeout total since racking up 13 strikeouts on May 27. He brings a 12-8 record, 3.57 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 154:57 K:BB ratio into Friday's matchup with the Royals.