Justin Verlander threw the second no-hitter of his career on Saturday, but he was five outs away from pitching a perfect game. By Ian Harrison. Message from Jerry Ford. ... Verlander had to pitch a complete game to get credit for a no-hitter. Verlander lost his chance at perfection … Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander had his perfect game Wednesday broken up by a bunt, usually something that is seen as a violation of those unwritten rules of baseball. Ben Verlander Class of 2010 Perfect Game Player Profile. No Tiger pitcher has ever thrown a perfect game (27 batters faced and 27 batters retired). • Verlander's no-no among most dominant ever • Verlander is the third pitcher with multiple no-hitters against the same team. Mariners speedster Jarrod Dyson executes perfect bunt to open the sixth inning, breaking up Verlander's perfect game; then Shane Greene gets … Justin Verlander throws 3rd career no-hitter, one walk shy of a perfect game. Weekly Update. Ben Verlander Class of 2010 Perfect Game Player Profile. In 2011, Justin Verlander won 24 games. Verlander’s perfect game attempt didn’t last long. Verlander's was the 10th no-hitter on record (since 1908) with a game score of at least 100, including perfect games. Event Guidelines. He struck out Bo Bichette to kick off the bottom of the first inning, then issued a five-pitch walk to Cavan Biggio in the next at-bat. THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION ↵. COVID-19 Information.