Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander will start for the American League at Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Kansas City, according to FoxSports.com.

Verlander is 9-5 with a 2.58 ERA in 18 starts this season. The 29-year-old made his case for starting in the All-Star Game when he beat Minnesota 5-1 on Wednesday, pitching his fifth complete game along the way.

“It would be fantastic, but I know there are some other guys out there having exceptional years,” Verlander said after that game. “I’d like to have that on my resume, but you aren’t owed anything in this game. I’m not the only guy having a good season.”

via 2012 All-Star Game: Detroit Tigers’ Justin Verlander to start for AL team, report says – ESPN.