GDT116: 8/11/13 - DET (69-46) AT NYY (58-57) - 1:05 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Justin Verlander (12-8, 3.50 ERA)

It appears that vintage Verlander has returned. He hit 100 mph twice over his eight-inning gem at Cleveland on Tuesday, but more important, he threw in the mid-90s and up with command for the first time this season.



Yankees: LHP Andy Pettitte (7-9, 4.71 ERA)

Pettitte is coming off a rough outing against the White Sox, against whom he gave up seven runs on 11 hits in 2 2/3 innings. The veteran left-hander is 10-9 with a 3.66 career ERA in 23 lifetime starts against the Tigers.





Tigers look to get on another roll behind Verlander
In rubber match, Yanks send Pettitte to face former Cy Young, MVP


By Zack Meisel / MLB.com | 8/10/2013 4:42 PM ET

So, the Yankees halted Detroit's 12-game winning streak on Friday night. The Tigers will simply try to start a new streak.

Detroit topped New York, 9-3, on Saturday, and in Sunday's series finale, the American League Central leaders will send former AL Cy Young winner and Most Valuable Player Justin Verlander to the mound.

For most of the season, however, Verlander (12-8, 3.50 ERA) hasn't been as imposing as usual atop the hill. His last time out, however, he looked like his old self, hitting 100 mph on his fastball while throwing his curveball for a strike in holding the Indians to one run on four hits over eight innings.

Is Verlander back to form?

"I think you have to wait and see," said pitching coach Jeff Jones. "In the back of my mind, I'm hoping, but to me, you have to keep going out there every time and doing it. But I think he's happy where he's at and I think he's obviously really looking forward to his next start."

Verlander's struggles haven't been for a lack of trying.

"I don't know if my arm can take any more throwing than I've put on it," he said.

Verlander's ERA is the highest he has posted in a season since 2008, when he went 11-17 with a 4.84 ERA. He said he learned plenty of lessons that season that helped him mature as a pitcher. He added that his numbers this year are not all that disturbing; they just appear that way given the high standards he has set.

"I've got a mid-3 ERA and it's a disastrous year," Verlander said. "I mean, [dang], if this is my disastrous year, then I've done a pretty good job at it. ... I created it, and I'm OK with that. Nobody puts more pressure on themselves to succeed than I do -- the fans, the media, anybody. I put those expectations on myself, so I don't care what expectations the world has on me."

On Sunday, Verlander will encounter a Yankees lineup that has been undermanned all season. It could, however, include Alex Rodriguez, who made his 2013 Yankee Stadium debut on Friday, but rested on Saturday. Rodriguez said he is still rounding into playing shape.

Rodriguez was impressed by Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, who clubbed a game-tying homer in the ninth inning on Friday and swatted another long ball on Saturday. Cabrera's blast on Friday off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera came after he fouled a pair of pitches off his leg.

"That guy, he's amazing," Rodriguez said. "That was a joke. Everyone thought he was dead. It was like the movies, you've got to shoot him to make sure he's dead. I knew he wasn't coming out of the game. I said, 'Don't fall for that bait of limping around.' He's a dangerous guy."

Southpaw Andy Pettitte (7-9, 4.71 ERA) is slated to start for the Yankees. The 41-year-old is coming off his poorest showing of the season. He surrendered seven runs on 11 hits in only 2 2/3 innings against the White Sox on Monday.

Yankees: A-Rod pleased by fan response
Rodriguez said the reaction from the fans in New York was "so much better than I ever even dreamed of."

"It was awesome. It was just an amazing experience," he said. "The fans were incredible. Such great energy. Such a great response. It was pretty overwhelming. I was having a hard time keeping my emotions in check."

Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Friday.

"I think obviously after 10 or 12 games, I'll get a better feel for where I'm at," Rodriguez said. "The big thing for me is getting my legs under me. I remember the first, second and third game in Chicago, my legs were not under me."

Tigers: Jones working with Verlander
Jones has been impressed by Verlander's diligence as the pitcher continues to find his stride. Verlander is allowing 8.9 hits per nine innings, his highest total since his rookie campaign in 2006.

"He's worked extremely hard," Jones said. "We spent a lot of time looking at stuff in the video room. We made some mechanical adjustments. Sometimes guys get into bad habits and they just don't realize one little thing affects so many other things in a pitching delivery -- not that he hasn't worked at it and looked. We both have. We made some adjustments on some things, and some of the stuff we've done really hasn't worked. But I think he's definitely on the right track."

Worth noting
• The Tigers outhit the Yankees, 17-6, on Saturday.

• Cabrera is batting .400 (12-for-30) during an eight-game hitting streak.

Zack Meisel is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @zackmeisel. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.






INJURY UPDATE:


• RHP Octavio Dotel (Right elbow inflammation, transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list on June 8, 2013.) rehab assignment

• 2B Omar Infante (Left ankle sprain, placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 4, 2013.) rehab assignment





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• MON, Aug 12:
TIGERS: (RHP Doug Fister (10-5, 3.50 ERA)) AT
WHITE SOX: (LHP Chris Sale (7-11, 2.77 ERA))
8:10  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• TUE, Aug 13:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (17-1, 2.84 ERA)) AT
WHITE SOX: (LHP Hector Santiago (3-7, 3.43 ERA))
8:10  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• WED, Aug 14:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (8-6, 4.32 ERA)) AT
WHITE SOX: (LHP John Danks (2-9, 4.52 ERA))
2:10  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS (career numbers off Pettitte)

   Austin Jackson, CF (1-for-4)
   Torii Hunter, RF (13-for-49, 2 HR, 3 walks, 14 K’s)
   Miguel Cabrera, 3B (5-for-22, 2 HR, walk, 5 K’s)
   Prince Fielder, 1B (3-for-5, K)
   Victor Martinez, DH (6-for-26, 2 walks, 5 K’s)
   Matt Tuiasosopo, LF (1-for-3)
   Hernan Perez, 2B
   Alex Avila, C
   Jose Iglesias, SS (2-for-5)

P: Justin Verlander

YANKEES (career numbers off Verlander)

   Brett Gardner, CF (5-for-19, 3 walks, 3 K’s)
   Ichiro Suzuki, RF (20-for-61, HR, walk, 13 K’s)
   Robinson Cano, 2B (8-for-45, 2 walks, 8 K’s)
   Alex Rodriguez, 3B (8-for-30, 3 walks, 6 walks, 6 K’s)
   Lyle Overbay, 1B (3-for-15, 4 K’s)
   Alfonso Soriano, LF (1-for-3, K)
   Curtis Granderson, DH (4-for-23, HR, 3 walks, 9 K’s)
   Eduardo Nunez, SS (2-for-6, HR, K)
   Chris Stewart, C

P: Andy Pettitte

DET - Top 1st
B:1 S:2 O:1
Austin Jackson flies out to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a line drive to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Miguel Cabrera walks. Torii Hunter to 2nd.

With Prince Fielder batting, Torii Hunter steals (3) 3rd base.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Prince Fielder singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Gardner. Torii Hunter scores. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.
DET 1 - 0

Coaching visit to mound.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Alfonso Soriano. Miguel Cabrera to 3rd. Prince Fielder to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Matt Tuiasosopo grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Rodriguez to first baseman Lyle Overbay. Prince Fielder out at 3rd.


NYY - Bot 1st
B:2 S:0 O:1
Brett Gardner flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out softly, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Robinson Cano flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

DET 1 - 0 AFTER 1 INNING

DET - Top 2nd
B:1 S:1 O:1
Hernan Perez bunt grounds out, pitcher Andy Pettitte to first baseman Lyle Overbay.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Brayan Pena doubles (7) on a line drive to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Jose Iglesias grounds out, third baseman Alex Rodriguez to first baseman Lyle Overbay.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Austin Jackson walks.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Torii Hunter grounds out, second baseman Robinson Cano to first baseman Lyle Overbay.


NYY - Bot 2nd
B:1 S:0 O:0
Alex Rodriguez homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
TIED 1 - 1

B:0 S:0 O:0
Lyle Overbay singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:3 O:1
Alfonso Soriano strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Curtis Granderson singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Lyle Overbay to 3rd.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Eduardo Nunez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Austin Jackson. Lyle Overbay scores.
NYY 2 - 1


B:0 S:3 O:3
Chris Stewart called out on strikes.

NYY 2 - 1 AFTER 2 INNINGS

DET - Top 3rd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, shortstop Eduardo Nunez to first baseman Lyle Overbay.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Prince Fielder lines out to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Matt Tuiasosopo strikes out swinging.


NYY - Bot 3rd
B:1 S:0 O:1
Brett Gardner grounds out, pitcher Justin Verlander to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Ichiro Suzuki flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Robinson Cano hits a ground-rule double (22) on a line drive to left field.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Alex Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Robinson Cano scores.
NYY 3 - 1

B:0 S:0 O:3
Lyle Overbay flies out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

NYY 3 - 1 AFTER 3 INNINGS

DET - Top 4th
B:2 S:1 O:1
Hernan Perez grounds out softly, third baseman Alex Rodriguez to first baseman Lyle Overbay.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Brayan Pena singles on a line drive to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Jose Iglesias strikes out on a foul tip.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Austin Jackson singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Gardner. Brayan Pena to 2nd.

B:3 S:1 O:3
Torii Hunter grounds out, second baseman Robinson Cano to first baseman Lyle Overbay.


NYY - Bot 4th
B:0 S:0 O:0
Alfonso Soriano homers (20) on a fly ball to left field.
NYY 4 - 1

B:1 S:2 O:1
Curtis Granderson flies out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Eduardo Nunez strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Chris Stewart strikes out swinging.

NYY 4 - 1 AFTER 4 INNINGS

DET - Top 5th
B:2 S:2 O:0
Miguel Cabrera doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

B:0 S:3 O:1
Prince Fielder strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Victor Martinez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki. Miguel Cabrera to 3rd.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Matt Tuiasosopo walks. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Shawn Kelley replaces Andy Pettitte.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Hernan Perez strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Brayan Pena flies out to center fielder Brett Gardner.


NYY - Bot 5th
B:3 S:2 O:1
Brett Gardner flies out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging.

B:3 S:1 O:2
Robinson Cano reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Hernan Perez.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Alex Rodriguez pops out to first baseman Prince Fielder in foul territory.

NYY 4 - 1 AFTER 5 INNINGS

DET - Top 6th
B:1 S:2 O:0
Jose Iglesias singles on a ground ball to shortstop Eduardo Nunez.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Austin Jackson called out on strikes.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Torii Hunter flies out sharply to center fielder Brett Gardner.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Miguel Cabrera walks. Jose Iglesias to 2nd.


Pitching Change: Boone Logan replaces Shawn Kelley.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Prince Fielder flies out to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.




NYY - Bot 6th
B:2 S:3 O:1
Lyle Overbay strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Alfonso Soriano strikes out swinging.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Curtis Granderson walks.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Eduardo Nunez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo. Curtis Granderson to 3rd.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Chris Stewart hit by pitch. Eduardo Nunez to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Brett Gardner called out on strikes.

NYY 4 - 1 AFTER 6 INNINGS

DET - Top 7th
B:3 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez flies out sharply to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Matt Tuiasosopo strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Hernan Perez flies out to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.


NYY - Bot 7th
B:1 S:1 O:1
Ichiro Suzuki pops out to second baseman Hernan Perez.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Robinson Cano called out on strikes.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Alex Rodriguez grounds out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Prince Fielder.

NYY 4 - 1 AFTER 7 INNINGS

DET - Top 8th
Pitching Change: David Robertson replaces Boone Logan.

B:1 S:0 O:0
Brayan Pena homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.
NYY 4 - 2

B:3 S:2 O:0
Jose Iglesias singles on a ground ball to shortstop Eduardo Nunez.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds into a force out, third baseman Alex Rodriguez to second baseman Robinson Cano. Jose Iglesias out at 2nd. Austin Jackson to 1st.

On-field Delay.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Torii Hunter flies into a double play, center fielder Brett Gardner to left fielder Alfonso Soriano to shortstop Eduardo Nunez to second baseman Robinson Cano. Austin Jackson doubled off 1st.




NYY - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Justin Verlander.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Lyle Overbay flies out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Alfonso Soriano grounds out, shortstop Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Curtis Granderson strikes out swinging.

NYY 4 - 2 AFTER 8 INNINGS

DET - Top 9th
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces David Robertson.

B:2 S:2 O:0
Miguel Cabrera homers (36) on a fly ball to right field.
NYY 4 - 3


B:1 S:1 O:1
Prince Fielder lines out softly to third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Victor Martinez homers (10) on a fly ball to right field.
TIED 4 - 4

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Don Kelly replaces Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Don Kelly grounds out softly, pitcher Mariano Rivera to first baseman Lyle Overbay.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Hernan Perez flies out to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki.


NYY - Bot 9th
Don Kelly remains in the game as the left fielder.

Pitching Change: Jose Veras replaces Phil Coke.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Eduardo Nunez lines out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Vernon Wells replaces Chris Stewart.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Vernon Wells called out on strikes.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Brett Gardner homers (8) on a fly ball to right field.
NYY 5-4


TIGERS LOSE 4-5

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W: Rivera
L: Veras



Game Info


HBP: Stewart, C (by Verlander).
Pitches-strikes: Verlander 113-79, Coke 12-8, Veras 15-9, Pettitte 101-62, Kelley 21-14, Logan 20-14, Robertson, D 19-13, Rivera 23-16.
Groundouts-flyouts: Verlander 4-7, Coke 1-1, Veras 0-0, Pettitte 8-1, Kelley 0-2, Logan 0-3, Robertson, D 1-1, Rivera 1-1.
Batters faced: Verlander 31, Coke 3, Veras 3, Pettitte 24, Kelley 6, Logan 4, Robertson, D 4, Rivera 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Kelley 3-0, Logan 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Emmel. 1B: Chris Conroy. 2B: Will Little. 3B: Jerry Meals.
Weather: 78 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, Out to CF.
T: 3:20.
Att: 42,439.
Venue: Yankee Stadium.
August 11, 2013