Justin Verlander leaves field in tears with daughter after final start of 21-year career
Summary
Justin Verlander, a famous baseball pitcher, played his last major league game with the Detroit Tigers. His daughter joined him on the field during the game, and he left the stadium with a big standing ovation from fans and teammates.Key Facts
- Justin Verlander is a 43-year-old pitcher with a 21-year career in Major League Baseball.
- He has been chosen for the All-Star team 10 times and won the Cy Young Award three times.
- Verlander made his final pitching start for the Detroit Tigers against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- During the game, his 7-year-old daughter came to the mound, and he emotionally hugged her.
- Verlander allowed two runs and five hits in just over five innings pitched with six strikeouts.
- The crowd gave him a long standing ovation multiple times during the game.
- His wife, Kate Upton, and their children were present for the final moments.
- Verlander finished his career with 3,560 strikeouts, ranking eighth all-time.
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