Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander picked up a win Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on eight hits and two walks in seven innings while striking out seven in his team's 8-6 win over the White Sox.
Verlander (3-1) surrendered a solo home run in the top of the first inning before watching his team score eight runs over the first five innings to build a comfortable lead. The White Sox were only able to stratch out a run in the sixth inning against Verlander before left the game. He owns a 2.18 ERA and 27:12 K:BB ratio in 33 innings. Verlander is set to face the Twins on the road Sunday.