'Working on my tipping': Detroit Tigers star pitcher Justin Verlander pokes fun at reports he telegraphed pitches during loss to Cleveland with picture of himself knocking back a beer
- Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander gave up 9 earned runs to the Indians on Saturday
- Reports indicate the Tigers fear Verlander may have 'tipped his pitches'
- Verlander posted video on social media showing himself in a pool
- The boomerang video shows him 'tipping' his bottle of Corona beer
Two days after he was lit up by the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers ace pitcher Justin Verlander appears to be taking his poor performance in stride.
Verlander posted a boomerang video of himself on social media relaxing in a beachside pool while drinking a Corona.
The caption reads: 'Working on my tipping,' with the hashtag #nooffdays.
Verlander was referring to reports that the Tigers are worried he may have been tipping his pitches during Detroit's 13-6 loss to Cleveland on Saturday.
The ace pitcher gave up a career-high 9 earned runs on 11 hits in four innings.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander posted a boomerang video of himself on social media relaxing in a beachside pool while drinking a Corona
The caption reads: 'Working on my tipping,' with the hashtag #nooffdays
'Tipping pitches' is when a pitcher inadvertently telegraphs which pitch he is about to throw the batter.
It is usually detected by the opponent whenever he notices subtle differences in the pitcher's movement or placement of the ball.
In two starts this season, Verlander is 1-1 with an ERA of 5.71.
He is a six-time All-Star who has won rookie of the year as well as the American League Cy Young Award.
Verlander was referring to reports that the Tigers are worried he may have been tipping his pitches during Detroit's 13-6 loss to Cleveland on Saturday
The ace pitcher gave up a career-high 9 earned runs on 11 hits in four innings of work against the Indians
Verlander allowed home runs by Cleveland's Carlos Santana and Lonnie Chisenhall (seen top celebrating with Jose Ramirez after hitting a home run)
Verlander allowed home runs by Cleveland's Carlos Santana and Lonnie Chisenhall.
The 2011 AL Cy Young Award winner and MVP also gave up nine runs against the Chicago White Sox on April 6, 2008, and versus Texas on May 25, 2014.
'It's tough to say not to dwell on this, but I've been around long enough to know you can't go getting all depressed over one start,' Verlander said.
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