Former Major League Baseball pitcher Justin Verlander closed out his career on Saturday, starting his final game at the age of 43. After the last inning, the veteran was surprised by his seven‑year‑old daughter Genevive, who had come to the ballpark to watch him play.
Verlander, who has been a dominant force in the league for nearly two decades, began the game on the mound before being relieved. The moment was captured by reporters and fans, underscoring the personal side of the veteran’s farewell.
He has spent the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers and has earned two Cy Young Awards, but his final appearance marked the end of a storied tenure in Major League Baseball.
The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>