Verlander Is Armed And Dangerous For Postseason
Justin Verlander's introduction to postseason baseball six years ago was exhausting.
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Justin Verlander's introduction to postseason baseball six years ago was exhausting.
After becoming just the fifth pitcher in history to strike out 11 or more batters twice in the same postseason, Justin Verlander is at it again in Game 3.
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And for good measure, he also took over the AL batting race by a point over Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera, who was ejected in the fourth inning for arguing balls and strikes.
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