IT WAS FOUL

Some Tigers' fans have taken to saying " Happy Verlander Day" on days that JV takes the mound.
Happy Verlander Day indeed - 5 2/3 innings, 12 hits, 8 runs, 3 walks and 6 Ks.

Here's a brief synopsis of the "Happy Verlander Game" dénouement.
Delmon Young's 'stache...

Launches a potential 9th inning, game-winning home run...

That gets the video review treatment from the umps and is ruled foul...
...and The Royals beat the Tigers 9-8.