Verlander (0-1) got eviscerated by the Pirates on Monday afternoon, allowing seven runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings. He struck out two and walked two in the losing effort.
Verlander was supposed to start Sunday, but had his date pushed back after the rainout. The change in schedule could have had a bearing on the result, as Verlander was very strong in his first start of the season. The righty posted a 2.80 ERA after the All-Star break a season ago and should right the ship shortly. He gets his next shot this Saturday against the Astros.