Verlander registers first complete game, shuts out Royals
Posted by: Leelanau Sports Guy on 
May 23rd, 2006 | 
Filed under: Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander is a star in the making. The rookie improved to 6-3 on the season as he helped the Tigers to a 8-0 win over the Royals. The Tigers now own a 30-14 record.
After the game everyone was talking about Verlander’s speed, he registered 99 mph on the gun in the first and last innings! Both managers were impressed.
“I’ve never had a starting pitcher throw 99 in the ninth inning,” Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. “I’ve seen some closers throw 99. I’ve never had a starter throw 99 in the ninth inning before that I can recall.”
“That’s as good a stuff as I’ve seen in a long time,” Royals manager Buddy Bell said. “His total command was exceptional.”
On the offensive side Curtis Granderson and Brandon Inge homered, Magglio Ordonez and Omar Infante each collected three hits.
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