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Justin Verlander gets first opening-day win as Detroit Tigers beat Twins, MLB
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Tigers 2, Yankees 1: Justin Verlander, Phil Coke push Yankees to the brink of elimination - Bless You Boys
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Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter, Astros beat Jays 2-0
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Albom: Incredible inning topples Tigers in Game 1
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Justin Verlander dominates as Detroit Tigers finish off Oakland A's in Game 5
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Even with 5-0 lead, Astros' Verlander can't get first World Series win
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Eduardo Rodriguez-led pitching staff breaks down in Detroit Tigers' 9-2 loss to Astros
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Tigers Justin Verlander collects first MLB RBI
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Justin Verlander tells worried Tigers fans spring training 'doesn't mean s***
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Justin Verlander strikes out 13 as Tigers beat Pirates