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Top stats to know: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox
- Updated: July 25, 2016
3:24 PM ET
Justin Verlander and Drew Pomeranz are scheduled to pitch opposite each other in the first game of a three-game set between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park (7 p.m. ET on ESPN/WatchESPN).
Verlander has pitched well in four starts this month. He has a 1.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings pitched.
Pomeranz had a shaky start in his debut with the Red Sox.
Here are the top stats to know heading into the matchup.
Velocity returning for Verlander
Verlander averaged 94.4 mph with his fastball in his past three starts after averaging 92.7 mph with his fastball for his first 17 starts this season. His 92.9 mph average with his fastball this season is the highest it’s been since 2013 when he averaged 93.3 mph.
Opposing batters are missing on 26 percent of swings against Verlander’s fastball this season. It’s the …
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