DETROIT (AP) – Justin Verlander has not allowed a hit for the Detroit Tigers through six innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
Verlander was perfect Wednesday night until issuing a one-out walk to Kaleb Cowart in the third inning. The right-hander then induced a double play from Ryan Jackson and has faced the minimum.
Verlander hasn’t won since July 29, but entered with a 2.00 ERA over his past four starts. He’s thrown 69 pitches and struck out five.
Verlander has already thrown two no-hitters in his career, the last on May 7, 2011, against Toronto.
The Tigers lead 5-0.