During his final major‑league start, pitcher Justin Verlander was greeted by an unexpected visitor on the mound: his seven‑year‑old daughter, the child of model Kate Upton.
The moment, captured by reporters, saw the young girl run up to the mound, bringing a smile to the veteran’s face as he prepared to take the ball.
Verlander, who has spent a decade in the majors, had not anticipated the surprise when he stepped onto the field for his last game.
Teammates and family watched as the pitcher and his daughter shared a brief hug before the game began.
While the game’s outcome was not highlighted, the gesture underscored the personal milestone for the veteran pitcher as he closed his career.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>