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Pat Caputo: Yankees' Relentless Lineup Leaves Little Room For Error In Game 5

Tigers manager Jim Leyland has a theory. He states it all the time when asked about momentum.

"Your momentum is only as good as your starting pitcher that day," Leyland says repeatedly.

When the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees began, Detroit's starting pitcher for the deciding Game 5 Thursday was to be Justin Verlander. He is easily the best pitcher in the AL.

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