Leyland: Justin Verlander's gem 'the best game I've ever seen pitched' Less than 24 hours after Tigers ace Verlander came within two outs of his third career no-hitter, manager Jim Leyland reflected on the near-historic outing. The no-hitter was spoiled when Pittsurgh's Josh Harrison lined a soft single to center field in the ninth inning. The 'Stevies': Justin Verlander, John Tortorella, Drew Smyly and more Each week, Steve Schrader hands out "Stevies" to the best, the worst and the weirdest from the week that was in sports. News quiz: Justin Verlander, Calvin Johnson and more Test your knowledge of current sports events for the last week. (For the most part, there are no right or wrong answers, so everybody scores a 5.) Justin Verlander Misses No-Hitter: Pirates' Josh Harrison Breaks Up Tigers Pitcher's No-Hit Bid In Ninth DETROIT -- Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement – and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers. Ticker: Jim Leyland says he almost lifted Justin Verlander, but he's just 'kidding' Jim Leyland cracked a joke when he was talking about Justin Verlander's near no-hitter Friday night. Justin Verlander Spoils Detroit Tigers Fans with Dominant Pitching Each Summer COMMENTARY| Justin Verlander's latest brush with greatness gives enough reason to expect more spectacular pitching from him this season -- not that he hasn't been dominant and otherworldly already, but the 6-foot-5 Detroit Tigers ace most definitely has plenty of nastiness to unleash come summer. Justin Verlander's first one-hitter a pain his idol Nolan Ryan knows all too well Ryan holds the major league record with seven no-hitters, but also had 12 one-hitters in his career. Verlander just missed his third career no-hitter Friday night. Justin Verlander nearly throws 3rd career no-hitter, Tigers blank Pirates 6-0 DETROIT - Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement — and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers. Verlander Throws 1-Hitter Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement. Justin Verlander Throws 1-hitter For Detroit Tigers, Beats Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 (VIDEO) DETROIT -- As no-hit bids go, this one was proceeding almost predictably. Justin Verlander was commanding his pitches brilliantly on the mound. An overmatched Pittsburgh lineup looked powerless against him.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
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