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Mets drop both games of twinbill to Tigers – Trentonian
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Justin Verlander, not Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, will start Opening Day for the Tigers - NBC Sports
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Tigers score 6 runs off Max Scherzer, sweep doubleheader vs. Mets
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Tigers rotation nearly flawless in postseason
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