Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander turned in a gem Friday night at home against the Rockies, improving to 10-9 on the year. The right-hander permitted two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five over eight innings of a 4-2 victory.

Over his last three starts covering 21 2/3 innings, Verlander has permitted eight earned runs. He owns a 4.66 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 23 starts (150 2/3 innings). His next start will come Wednesday in New York against the Yankees.