As Justin Verlander, at 42, aims for 300 career wins in 2025, he faces a significant struggle, still at 262. Currently 0-5 with a 4.52 ERA in 12 starts, Verlander remains optimistic despite his team's offensive struggles, including an 8th shutout loss this season. In a matchup against the struggling White Sox, he reflects on his performance improvements while acknowledging his responsibility for the situation, emphasizing it's not his teammates' burden to help achieve his milestone.
"I felt like the stuff got a little bit better, the velo jumped up a tad, location was significantly better. Again, just a hit here and there I need to clean up."
"It's not on them, it's on me. I haven't put them in good position. Obviously there were times..."
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