Verlander flirts with no-hitter, Tigers top Angels

DETROIT (AP) -- Justin Verlander was at his best in a marquee pitching matchup that lived up to its billing. Verlander came within four outs of another no-hitter, outdueling an angry Jered Weaver as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Sunday in a testy game that grew particularly ...

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