Justin Verlander did exactly what the Detroit Tigers expected from their ace on Opening Day — well, the one where baseball was played — looking very sharp against the Chicago White Sox. The veteran gave up just six hits and two runs in 6 1⁄3 innings. He struck out 10 and walked two over 102 pitches, picking up right where he left off last season.
No stranger to openers
Opening up the season for the Tigers is nothing new for Verlander, who has now done so nine times.