Justin Verlander approached this start like a postseason game, fully aware of how tough the Los Angeles Dodgers are to beat right now. After five innings, Verlander had a no-hitter going -- but so did Kenta Maeda. Then Detroit broke through for four runs in the sixth, giving Verlander a little more margin for error. "It's impossible to really create a playoff atmosphere without being in the playoffs, but I tried my best to do that," Verlander said. "There was that much more focus and intensity in every pitch." Verlander allowed two hits in eight innings, and the Tigers beat the Dodgers 6-1 on Sunday, snapping their six-game skid and halting a six-game winning streak by Los Angeles. Read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=370820106
