Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was roughed up by the Royals in Saturday's 6-5 loss, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out three in 5 2/3 innings.
It was the second time in his last three starts and third in his last seven that Verlander gave up five earned runs. He's 10-7 with a 3.69 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 128:49 K:BB ratio going into Thursday's matchup with the White Sox.