Justin Verlander leaves final career start to emotional send-off
The veteran pitcher was met with hugs from family and teammates, including an appearance from Kate Upton's daughter, as he exited his last major league start.
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Justin Verlander received an emotional send-off during what was described as his major league finale, as the veteran pitcher was pulled from the mound to hugs from family and teammates.
Among those who came out to greet him was the 7-year-old daughter of Verlander and model Kate Upton, adding a personal moment to the on-field farewell as his outing came to an unexpected early end.
The scene marked a poignant close to a career that has spanned parts of two decades in Major League Baseball, with Verlander long regarded as one of the sport's most accomplished starting pitchers.
No further details were provided about the final line score of the outing or the opponent, but the emotional nature of the moment was evident from the reaction of those closest to him gathering at the mound as he left the field.
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