DETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander approached this start like a postseason game, fully aware of how tough the Los Angeles Dodgers are to beat right now.

After five innings, Verlander had a no-hitter going - but so did Kenta Maeda. Then Detroit broke through for four runs in the sixth, giving Verlander a little more margin for error.

"It's impossible to really create a playoff atmosphere without being in the playoffs, but I tried my best to do that," Verlander said. "There was that much more focus and intensity in every pitch."