Why the layoff isn't why the Detroit Tigers lost World Series opener to Giants

No excuse necessary:  Verlander was just hit hard



I don't know if the Tigers will win the World Series. I do know this: It is not over simply because they didn't win Game 1. If they win tonight, the series is even and the Tigers will be in tremendous shape coming home for three games.
But I strongly don't believe they lost Game 1 because they were off awhile after sweeping the Yankees in