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Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug

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Published: Sep 26, 2026, 8:56 PM UTC

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The three-time Cy Young winner walked off hand-in-hand with his seven-year-old daughter after completing the final start of his 21-season career

The GuardianUnited KingdomJustin Verlander leaves field in tears with daughter after final start of 21-year career

Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosVerlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug

A.J. Hinch sent Genevieve Verlander sprinting to the mound to pull her dad from his final career start, sparking an emotional scene at Comerica Park.

foxnews.comUnited StatesTigers legend Justin Verlander leaves mound in tears after daughter surprises him during final career start

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Justin Verlander leaves field in tears with daughter after final start of 21-year careerThe GuardianUnited Kingdom35 hr. ago
Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hugABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos2 days ago
Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hugBozeman Daily Chronicle2 days ago
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Tigers legend Justin Verlander leaves mound in tears after daughter surprises him during final career startfoxnews.comUnited States2 days ago
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Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hugTraverse City Record-Eagle2 days ago
Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hugToronto Star2 days ago
Tigers legend Justin Verlander leaves mound in tears after daughter surprises him during final career startwfmd.com2 days ago
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Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hugThe Daily Gazette2 days ago
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