Justin Verlander and Drew Pomeranz are scheduled to pitch opposite one another in the first game of a three-game set between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park (7 p.m. ET on ESPN/WatchESPN).
Verlander has pitched well in four starts this month. He has a 1.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings pitched.
Pomeranz had a shaky start in his debut with the Red Sox.
Here are the top stats to know heading into the matchup.
Velocity returning for Verlander
Verlander averaged 94.