Justin Verlander went seven innings, allowed three hits and notched 11 strikeouts to lead the Tigers to a 3-1 win over the A’s in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Alex Avila had a home run and Miguel Cabrera knocked in a run in the first inning to give Verlander all the run support he needed.
Game 2 is Sunday at noon, with Doug Fister starting for the Tigers and Tommy Milone going for the A’s.
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