Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander surrenders four home runs in one nightmare inning
The Detroit Tigers started the fifth inning of Sunday's game against Cleveland tied 2-2, but the Indians lit up pitcher Justin Verlander with four home runs to open up an 8-2 lead. Juan Uribe and Tyler Naquin hit back-to-back solo shots, but Verlander recovered by getting Carlos Santana to fly out and striking out Michael Martinez.
Francisco Lindor then singled to center field, and Mike Napoli belted a shot to left field. Verlander remained in the game, and proceeded to give up a single to Jose Ramirez and a final two-run homer before exiting.
This is 2nd time in Justin Verlander's career he has given up 4 HR in a game. The other time was also vs Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/t3bRsqpTPT
— Baseball Tonight (@BBTN) June 26, 2016
According to Baseball Almanac, the record for home runs surrendered in a single inning by one pitcher is four, and Verlander joins an elite group that includes Randy Johnson and John Smoltz.
The record for the most home runs given up by pitcher in a single game is seven, set by Charlie Sweeney of the St. Louis Maroons in 1886.
