Justin Verlander allowed two runs on four hits in six innings, beating the Twins with his 11 strikeouts and two walks. Verlander is 1-1 in September with a 2.52 ERA and 1.16 WHIP, striking out 36 batters in 25 innings. He is 15-8 with a 3.21 ERA this season and will face the Indians in Detroit on September 27.
Fantasy Impact
Verlander has nine quality starts in his last 10 starts and has struck out at least seven batters in six consecutive starts. He is 7-2 with a 2.16 ERA in the second half, striking out 114 batters in 95 2/3 innings. Current Indians have a .739 OPS in 408 career at-bats against Verlander and he is 9-5 with a 3.26 ERA at home this season.