Tigers starter Justin Verlander finally showed some signed of life Saturday, as he snapped a three-start losing streak in a 5-4 win over the Indians.
Verlander didn't get the win in the game, despite tossing seven of his best innings of the season. He allowed just two runs -- one earned -- on four hits, but the bullpen let him down as the game went into extras. He struck out eight batters to match his season-high, while walking just one on 100 pitches before he was pulled.
Verlander is still just 6-7 with a 4.73 ERA, as he has a big hole to dig out of after going 2-5 with a 7.83 ERA in his previous seven starts. He will look to build on Saturday's start with his next outing, set for Friday in Houston.