Tigers blank D'backs

It wasn't even close.

Justin Verlander struck out 14 in eight innings and the Tigers blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 in Detroit last night. The San Francisco Giants shutdown Cleveland 1-0 as well, leaving the Diamondbacks 1/2 game back in the National League West division.

Verlander allowed just four hits en route to his 10th win of the year. Arizona needs to regroup and win the series with Detroit. With Verlander out of the way, the D'backs still have a shot at getting it done. Could use a couple of dingers from Wily Mo today.

D'backs update: Didn't happen today. Diamondbacks lose 8-3 to Tigers, drop series and Mr. Alburquerque gets the win. Next up: The Cleveland Indians.