Justin Verlander pitched one of the best games of his career on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With a game score of 95, it matched his no-hitter from 2007 against the Milwaukee Brewers, and as you know, it wasn't even a no-hitter -- it was a one-hitter. Verlander lost the no-no in the ninth inning on a one-out single by Josh Harrison.
↵After the game, Verlander was asked (baited?) for his reaction immediately after losing the no-hitter. Verlander answered the question honestly, which should always be appreciated:
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