Justin Verlander threw another absolute gem on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, one-hitting the Angels in a 5-0 win. Verlander lost his no-hitter in the 9th inning when Chris Ianetta put a 97-mph fastball on the chalk down the left-field line. Verlander would get the next two outs to complete the complete game shutout.
Immediately after the game, Verlander started his post-game interview with Fox Sports Detroit by thanking the fans for getting on their feet and supporting him. He came back to thanking the fans later in the interview, expressing appreciation for us always having his back. It looked a lot like JV was getting a little emotional about it, too, nearly coming to tears. Amazing raw emotion.
Uh, but does he remember fans booing July 19? Well, maybe he considered that helpful criticism. Remember, he said he would boo himself then, too, and look at his freakin’ numbers ever since:
Said he'd boo himself too. Starts post-game interview tonight by thanking the fans. https://t.co/pTT5otis9E
— Detroit4lyfe (@Detroit4lyfe) August 27, 2015
And look at these numbers:
Justin Verlander now has 6 career starts in which he didn't allow a hit through 7 innings. Most in @MLB this century. @FOXSports @Tigers
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 27, 2015
And these:
With the shutout, Justin Verlander lowers his ERA in his last 4 starts to 0.31 (1 ER on 12 hits in 29 IP).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 27, 2015
And these:
Justin Verlander and Anibal Sanchez are the only active pitchers to lose 2 no-hit bids in the 9th inning (via @EliasSports )
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 27, 2015
And these:
Active pitchers to throw 4 shutouts allowing 0 hits or 1 hit
Anibal Sánchez
Matt Cain
Justin Verlander— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 27, 2015
No and these.
The Tigers are 5 GB of the one-game playoff.
GO TIGERS.
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