Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander won his fifth game of the season Monday against the Rangers, allowing just one run with five strikeouts and one walk in six innings.
Aside from a solo homer and a double by Prince Fielder, Verlander limited the streaky Rangers offense to singles.
The veteran has been excellent since the start of August, with a 2.53 ERA in 10 starts, and he is starting to resemble the ace he was a couple of years ago. Verlander's final start of the season will come Sunday against the White Sox.