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Verlander's final pitch
Justin Verlander pitches last game before retirement.
In brief
Justin Verlander pitches last game before retirement. Justin Verlander makes final regular-season start for Tigers after skipping rehab to retire. Originally reported by Mlb.
Verlander's final start
Justin Verlander prepares for his 557th and final regular-season start.
Anxious for Saturday
Verlander feels nervous about his final game, saying it's like playoff anxiety.
No script for retirement
Verlander says there's no script for his final pitch.
“There’s no script”
Preparation for last game
Verlander did bullpen sessions and a one-inning simulated game before retiring.
Family ceremony
Verlander received retirement gifts with family and teammates watching.
Daughter's first pitch
Verlander's daughter Genevieve throws her first pitch in a ceremonial game.
“She's got to get better at catching”
The headline
Justin Verlander makes final regular-season start for Tigers after skipping rehab to retire.
