Justin Verlander

The National League downed the American League 8-0 Tuesday night in the All Star game in Kansas City. The National League scored 5 runs in the 1st inning off Justin Verlander. Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants was 2-3 with a 2-run homerun to earn MVP honors. Matt Cain of the Giants threw 2 shutout innings to get the win.

The Twins lost 5-1 at Detroit Wednesday night after both teams endured a 2 hour and 26 minute rain delay. Justin Verlander threw all 9 innings with 4 hits and 1 earned run allowed with 7 strikeouts to get the win for the Tigers. Chris Parmelee homered to account for the lone Twins run and Denard Span was 2-4 for the Twins.

The Twins have lost 7 straight games after falling 6-4 at home to Detroit Saturday afternoon. Justin Verlander threw 6 innings with 8 hits and 4 earned runs allowed to get the win, his 20th. He becomes the first pitcher to 20 wins this season. Carl Pavano allowed 9 hits and 6 runs (5 earned) in 6 2/3 innings to take the loss.