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Justin Verlander Wraps up 21-Year Career
Verlander allowed 2 runs and struck out 6 in 5 1/3 innings, then left the mound to a family embrace and a standing ovation.
- On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander made the final start of his 21-year career against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park, pitching 5 1/3 innings and allowing two runs.
- Following a season derailed by hip and hamstring injuries, Verlander announced in July he would retire after the 2026 campaign, limiting his appearances to just two starts.
- The 43-year-old right-hander struck out six batters during his final outing, leaving the mound to a standing ovation while holding his 7-year-old daughter Genevieve Verlander's hand.
- A two-day send-off honored the three-time Cy Young Award winner, with a pregame ceremony Friday where former teammates presented gifts celebrating his illustrious career.
- Veteran umpire Laz Diaz concluded a career that began 31 years earlier at Tiger Stadium, working his final game during this series in an unusual shared farewell.
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Justin Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as daughter sprints to the mound for a hug
Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale when the 7-year-old daughter of the pitcher and model Kate Upton came to the mound with Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
·New York, United States
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Justin Verlander’s final start brings emotional goodbye, then walk-off win
DETROIT -- Justin Verlander’s signal that his time on a major-league mound was coming to a close was when his 7-year-old daughter walked on the field and then started running toward him.
·Grand Rapids, United States
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