The Detroit Tigers have gotten strong performances on the mound after a poor start, enjoying their best run of the season. 

Edwin Jackson could hardly be heard over the blaring music in the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse. 

Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland's scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night. 

Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland's scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night. 

May 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) -- 

A day after Curtis Granderson went over the wall to rob him of a game-winning homer, Grady Sizemore was still a bit stunned. 

May 9, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) -- 

--RHP Justin Verlander has allowed just one run in his last three starts after hurling a two-hit shutout Friday night at Cleveland for his third straight victory. 

--RF Magglio Ordonez took maybe a small step toward breaking out of his slump Friday night with a single down the first base line in his first time up. 

Somebody was going to win or lose the game Friday night for Detroit, but only if his name was Justin Verlander. 

Justin Verlander pitched a two-hitter for his third career shutout, yet the hard-throwing Detroit starter still needed one small misplay by Cleveland and one great catch by Curtis Granderson to earn a win. 

Justin Verlander was dominant on the mound for Detroit. 

One run is all the Detroit Tigers needed to win their last game. 

Justin Verlander was dominant on the mound for Detroit. 

Dontrelle Willis is ready to put the past behind him.