We’ve watched Justin Verlander pitch since his rookie year. We watched his growth in Detroit, were sad when he left and happy when he came back. I was excited to watch his pitch earlier in 2026, and was quite upset when he was injured. But yesterday we say a glimpse of the old Justin Verlander. Here are a few screen captures from the game.
Getting ready to thrown his first pitch – how long would he last?
His first of six strike-outs on the left and his last strike-out on the right.
Here is is after 5 innings, he would pitch another third of an inning.
His last pitch.
Kate Upton, his wife and their daughter getting ready for her to go out after his last out.
His daughter coming to greet him after his last pitch, with Dillion Dingler also at the mound.
A hug for dad.
Leaving the field for the last time.
waving to the crowd as he heads into the dugout with his family.
The batters in the game. Valencia’s 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth won the game.
The pitchers in the game.
VThe catchers who caught the most of Velanders starts.
Interestingly, the umpire at the plate, Diaz is also retirering and had called eight Verlander games.
That’s all…
