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Justin Verlander Bids Emotional Farewell In Tigers Walk Off Win
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- Sep 26, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC
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Eduardo Valencia delivered a game-ending, two-run homer in the ninth inning, giving Detroit an unforgettable comeback after the 43-year-old right-hander struck out six in his final start.
Tigers manager A. J. Hinch has revealed how Justin Verlander’s emotional farewell with his 7-year-old daughter, Genevieve, was secretly planned for the final game of his career.
Justin Verlander, one of the greatest starting pitchers of all-time, ended his MLB career on a high note on Saturday in Detroit.