Verlander keeps rolling, stifles potent Red Sox

BOSTON — Red-hot righty Justin Verlander won his 10th game, plowing through the Red Sox’s lineup for his 15th quality start of the season in the Tigers’ 4-2 win on Monday.

Serving as Detroit’s anchor in an injury-riddled rotation, Verlander allowed five hits and one run through six innings of one-run ball against the best offense in the Major Leagues.

“He was very good again,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. “The pitch count got up a little bit early, but he still managed to stay in there through six. Hot and muggy night, he did an excellent job.”

The righty retired 17 of 25 batters, including slugger David Ortiz in three consecutive at-bats. He improved to 4-5 in 14 career starts against the Red Sox and 3-3 in 10 starts at Fenway Park.

The only thing Verlander needed to aid his impressive outing was run support. The veteran cruised through the Boston lineup aside from giving up a run on …

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