Justin Verlander took the Comerica Park mound for the first time this season and last time of his career on Saturday afternoon, concluding what will only be remembered as a remarkable career.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander made the final start of his 21-season Major League Baseball career on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. The appearance marked his first home start of an injury-shortened season, with fans packing the stadium to celebrate his farewell.
Verlander retired the side in the first inning and recorded multiple strikeouts, including against Pittsburgh Pirates batter Oneil Cruz. The Pirates took a 1-0 lead on a fourth-inning home run by Brandon Lowe, leaving Verlander at 67 pitches through four innings.
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