Veteran Justin Verlander isn't looking back at those 16 consecutive winless starts to begin this season.

His focus is on the ensuing 11 starts in which he has allowed two or fewer runs nine times.

The recent run tells Verlander he has more in the tank and he told USA Today that he would like to pitch again next season, when he will be 43.

Verlander is 3-10 with a 3.75 ERA this season. But over the last five starts, he is 2-0 with an 0.87 ERA.

Verlander blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks on three hits over seven innings on Wednesday but received a no-decision.

The recent performance represents a startling contrast to the pitcher who looked near the end of the line two to three months ago.

"Every day you come to the field for four months, and it's like, 'What's the way out of this?'" Ver

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