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Justin Verlander and the passage of time

On September 26, 2026, legendary pitcher Justin Verlander pitched the final outing of his career for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He delivered five and a third innings, allowing two runs while striking out six batters before his departure in the sixth inning, where his daughter Genevieve joined him on the field alongside his wife Kate Upton and manager A.J.

Hinch. Following the conclusion of the Tigers' disappointing 2026 campaign, the team shifted its focus toward the 2027 season, with River Ryan taking the mound on Sunday to begin his recovery process after battling injuries.

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