DETROIT -- One day, its a no-hitter. Another night, a career high in strikeouts. Right now, Justin Verlander seems capable of something special every time he takes the mound. Verlander struck out a career-high 14 in his latest masterful performance, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 on Saturday night. Less than two months after throwing a no-hitter at Toronto, Verlander is still in a groove. He allowed four hits over eight innings to help Detroit pull into a virtual tie with Cleveland atop the AL Central. "I feel like Im throwing the ball really well," Verlander said. "I feel like my fastball control has been outstanding, for the most part, during this stretch. Most of the good games I have are built off of that, being able to locate that and mixing the off-speed off of that. "I feel like I was able to do that tonight pretty well, keep guys off balance and kind of start to get them guessing." Verlander (10-3) walked only one batter. In the eighth inning, he reached 100 miles per hour on the stadium scoreboard -- on his 116th pitch. "He was everything we heard he was," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said. "We had two chances off him, and he turned it up another notch both times. You just have to tip your cap to him." Verlander pitched a no-hitter May 7 against the Blue Jays -- the second of his career. In his next start, he reached the sixth inning before allowing a hit, and he took a no-hitter into the eighth earlier this month. Fans at Comerica Park have become so accustomed to his dominance that there was a quiet but perceptible cheer Saturday when third baseman Brandon Inge was charged with an error on a hard groundball in the third inning, keeping the Diamondbacks hitless. One out later, Gerardo Parra hit a clean double down the line in right field, but Verlander struck out Ryan Roberts and retired Kelly Johnson on a comebacker to get out of the jam. That was nothing compared to the eighth inning, when he allowed a walk and a double, then struck out Roberts, Johnson and Justin Upton in succession to keep Arizona scoreless. "That was pretty incredible," Detroit catcher Alex Avila said. The sellout crowd came to its feet with two strikes on Upton before the outfielder chased a ball that was low and outside on Verlanders 119th and last pitch of the night. "I kind of took a minute and took it all in after I struck out the second guy. I just kind of stepped off the mound because its easy to let your adrenaline get to you in that situation," Verlander said. "Thats not often you hear a roar like that. Ive heard it a few times in this stadium. Ive been through some pretty special moments here, but that was one of the most vocal performances the fans have put on." Verlander had struck out 13 in a game twice, most recently in 2009. In his last six starts, hes 6-0 with a 0.72 earned-run average. Hes struck out 51 and walked six over that span, which doesnt even include his no-hitter. Every Arizona hitter struck out at least once Saturday. The Diamondbacks fell a half-game behind first-place San Francisco in the NL West. Arizona rookie Josh Collmenter (4-4), from the town of Homer in south-central Michigan, allowed six runs and 10 hits in six-plus innings. Collmenter walked two and struck out four. The 2007 draftee out of Central Michigan University had plenty of fans in attendance and got a nice cheer when he struck out Austin Jackson, the first Detroit hitter of the game. Detroit took 1-0 lead in the second when Avila doubled to the gap in right-centre. Victor Martinez was able to score from first, sliding home just ahead of the relay. The Tigers scored four in the fourth. Miguel Cabrera and Martinez led off with singles, Jhonny Peralta hit an RBI double and Avila followed with his 10th homer of the season, a three-run shot that made it 5-0. Verlander wasnt the first major leaguer to reach 10 wins this season. That honour went to CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees earlier in the day. Verlander did pass "Wild Bill" Donovan to move into 10th place on Detroits career strikeout list. Verlander now has 1,089. Donovan had 1,079. Verlander lowered his season ERA to 2.38, and he leads the majors with 124 strikeouts. NOTES: Avila made an embarrassing out in the eighth when he hit a ball over Parras head in left field but slowed down rounding first and was easily thrown out at second. "Youve got to watch the ball when youre running," Avila said. ... Gibson said before the game he hasnt really thought about whether Wily Mo Pena will remain in the lineup for the Diamondbacks next series, at home against Cleveland. Arizona has been using Pena as its DH in American League ballparks. ... It was the first sellout at Comerica since the home opener. ... On Friday night, Gibson wore the initials of sister-in-law Lori Sklarski on his hat. 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OShea succeeds Tim Burke, who was sacked after Winnipeg tied its worst record ever in the 18-game CFL this season at 3-15. Burke replaced Paul LaPolice in mid-2012 and no one has been able to hold the job for long in recent years. It was a point not lost on OShea, 43. How much time will he have to build a winner? "Thats one of the first questions I asked them," he said. "I wanted to find out what their commitment level was. They are committed to this town, this province, this organization and theyre committed to winning. To me it was an easy choice." Its been a busy week for the Bombers. On Tuesday they also named former quarterback Danny McManus and Ted Goveia as new assistant GMs to join Walters in rebuilding the team. Not that OShea likes to think of this as a rebuilding effort, which suggests a process that might take some time. He got a round of applause from the fans in the room when he made that clear. "I know what I believe and the only reason you start a season is to win a Grey Cup, so its my job as a coach (much clapping ensues) its my job as a coach to get people to buy into that." Not long removed from his playing days, some may see OShea as to young and inexperienced to take on the role of head coach. That notion was quickly refuted by Argonauts safety and special teams player Matt Black, who played under OShea for the past four seasons in Toronto. "These people that dont think OShea is qualified are sorely mistaken," Black posted on his Twitterr account.dddddddddddd "His players will sacrifice their bodies for him. Mark my words..." The Bombers havent won a Grey Cup since 1990, although their last appearance at the final isnt that long ago -- 2011. One of the remaining big pieces to put in place is a starting quarterback for 2014 but OShea wouldnt comment at all on any suggestion Zach Collaros might be a candidate. The Argos backup is under contract and off limits as such. OShea did say he was a great guy. The Argos are having a pre-Christmas sale it seems with defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones named head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos just last week. The Bombers have now pretty well cleaned house after the Joe Mack as GM era, replacing their president, general manager and coach. OShea, a native of North Bay, Ont., spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach with the Argonauts. He was part of four Grey Cup winning teams, three as a player (1996, 1997 and 2004) and his first as a coach in 2012, leading a stalwart special teams unit for the Argos. OShea also won the CFLs Most Outstanding Canadian award in 1999. He described the kind of team he hopes to put on the field next season. "If I were going to envision how were going to win games, its gong to be defence and special teams. Its going to be hard-nosed but disciplined football. Theyre going to be hard-working guys, character players. Were going to do it the old-fashioned way." Walters says like OShea, he wants the Bombers to become a team that wins consistently and the work starts right now. "Our No. 1 priority is to put a process in place that can ensure sustainable winning. And as Mike said you dont start the year with any other goal than winning the Grey Cup . . . and that will be our goal." Several key members of the Argos took to Twitter to wish their former coach well in Manitobas capital. "Just found out that our Special Teams Ace is moving on and up!" posted star receiver and kick returner Chad Owens. "Proud and Blessed to have battled for you Osh! Def wont be the same!" Added receiver Andre Durie: "It has been a true honour to have played with and Developed under Coach OShea ...wish him all the best in the Peg....except against us." ' ' '