Justin Verlander Retires After 21 Seasons Following Final Start

Justin Verlander concluded his legendary 21-year MLB career with a 4-3 win for the Detroit Tigers against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 43-year-old three-time Cy Young winner gave up five hits and two runs with six strikeouts, finishing the season with a 7.00 ERA. Before the game, his 7-year-old daughter Genevieve threw a first pitch strike. Verlander leaves the game ranking 36th all-time with 266 wins and eighth with 3,560 career strikeouts, embracing an emotional farewell with his family.