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Verlander's final start and family moment
Justin Verlander ends MLB career with walk-off HR and daughter hug.
In brief
Justin Verlander ends MLB career with walk-off HR and daughter hug. Justin Verlander's final MLB start ends with a walk-off homer and a hug from his seven-year-old daughter. Originally reported by Mlb.
Verlander's last start
Justin Verlander makes his 557th and final major league start.
Six months without pitching
Verlander hadn't pitched in six months or faced a hitter since June.
Hamstring injury
He had a hamstring injury that bothered him all summer.
Perfect game joke
Tigers joked about sending him out like the fictional character from a 1999 movie.
Family celebration
Fans wore Verlander jerseys and celebrated his career Friday night.
No headphones
Verlander said he wouldn't wear headphones for this final start.
Walk-off homer
Eduardo Valencia hit a walk-off two-run homer for a 4-3 win.
First pitch moment
Verlander's seven-year-old daughter Genevieve threw the ceremonial first pitch.
Final hug
Verlander's daughter ran to the mound to give him a hug after the game.
At a glance
Justin Verlander's final MLB start ends with a walk-off homer and a hug from his seven-year-old daughter.
