Hawks confirm the deal and announce Verlander as their May 8th starter at the Trash Heap, his former park. Verlander is coming off a classic match up with Hawks ace and Pitcher of the Month R.A, Dickey in which Verlander pitched 10 and 2/3 innings of shut out ball in a no decision. Dickey pitched 8 and 2/3 shut out innings in the game, won 1-0 by the Hawks on an Adam Jones walk off home run in the 14th inning.