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Eduardo Valencia launches a walk off home run to cap Justin Verlander day in Detroit

Justin Verlander made his final major league appearance on a Saturday afternoon, delivering five and a third solid innings for the Detroit Tigers after an extended absence. The veteran pitcher retired early batters efficiently before exiting to strong applause at Comerica Park.

In the ninth frame, Eduardo Valencia provided the game-winning heroics by crushing a two-run homer to cap the emotional retirement celebration.

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