Verlander gave up six runs on 10 hits over six innings in a

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On a day when Justin Verlander flirted with another no-hitter, there were more than enough other stories to keep us busy.  Let’s take a look at everything we need to know from yesterday’s games

Verlander was his usual dominating self Friday night, tossing

Verlander was his usual dominating self Friday night, tossing a one-hit shutout at the overmatched Pirates. He walked two and struck out 12 in running his record to 5-1 on the year.

Spin: Still hitting triple-digits late in the game, and throwing 76 of 109 pitches for strikes, designated-hitter Josh Harrison broke up Verlander's no-hit bid with one out in the ninth on a soft, low line drive up the middle. He is capable of this kind of outing any time he takes the mound.

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander falls two outs shy of third career no-hitter in win over Pirates

After Justin Verlander tossed his second no-hitter -- only three months past his 28th birthday -- manager Jim Leyland had little doubt he wouldn't do it again. He came close Friday. Really close.