Tigers manager Jim Leyland ruled out relievers Joaquin Benoit and closer Jose Valverde for Thursday's crucial Game 5 of the ALCS, a potential damaging blow to Detroit's hopes of staying alive.
"Truthfully," Leyland said, "I want to try to get through this game today with Verlander and Coke."
Leyland Won't Use Benoit, Valverde In Game 5





