Justin Verlander takes steps in right direction in Tigers' final exhibition game
Justin Verlander allowed two homers against Colorado on Tuesday but was satisfied with his spring-training preparation.
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Justin Verlander gave up two more homers Tuesday, running his spring total to seven, but he called his final spring start a step in the right direction. “Still generating swing and miss,” said Verlander, who is scheduled to make his first regular-season start in Arizona’s home opener Monday.
“Still need fastball control. It’s something I was trying to work on a little bit. ” Verlander gave up eight hits and six runs in 4 2-3 innings in the Tigers’ 11-8 victory over Colorado on Tuesday, both homers coming on 93 mph fastballs.
He threw 70 pitches and got 10 swinging strikes, five on his 87 mph slider. “I feel like, checked box No. 1 in staying healthy and getting through it,” Verlander said as he prepares for his 21st major league season and his first with the Tigers since 2017.
“At my age, it is hard to get the engine revving again. I feel good about that. I feel good about my off-speed stuff.
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