Max Scherzer couldn't go undefeated. I didn't think it would be the Pirates, but on Saturday they pegged him for his first defeat. Scherzer gave up 3 runs in 5.2 innings pitched. He was very sharp at times, striking out 7. But he got touched up just a bit, and the bullpen (particularly Ryan Perry) eliminated any chance of a comeback. Scherzer fell to 6-1 on the season.
Miguel Cabrera and Brennan Boesch had back-to-back RBI doubles but Detroit fell 6-2. With the now 5 game skid, Detroit fell back to a game below .500.
In the series finale Sunday afternoon Rick Porcello was so good that the didn't need much help from the offense. That's good because he didn't get much. Porcello took a no-hitter into the 6th inning, and settled for an 8 inning 1 hitter. He improved to 4-2 on the year. He struck out 3 and walked 2.
Jose Valverde closed it out to secure his 11 save.
The offense came from a solo home run by Jhonny Peralta, his 7th, and an RBI by Casper Wells. Detroit eked out a win, 2-0. They evened their record at 23-23 again.
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