Justin Verlander and the -250 favored Detroit Tigers try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park tonight.

Verlander, who leads the AL with 230 strikeouts while ranking second in victories and sixth in ERA, has been instrumental in Detroit’s rise to the top of the division. That dominant form, however, has been absent against the Blue Jays.

Verlander has posted a 15.75 ERA in losing both of his starts versus Toronto. He hasn’t faced the Blue Jays since opening day April 6, when he gave up eight runs in 3 2-3 innings of a 12-5 defeat.

David Purcey will take the ball for the Blue Jays in his first start in 4 1/2 months.

Purcey made his season debut against the Tigers on April 7 and yielded three runs in seven innings of a 5-4 win, although he didn’t receive a decision.

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