Tigers, Astros Legend Justin Verlander Sends Blue Jays Message Just Before Final Start
The Detroit Tigers’ future Hall of Famer pointed to a Houston Astros game against the Toronto Blue Jays shortly before retiring.
The Detroit Tigers announced the lineup for Justin Verlander's final start on Saturday, following a heartfelt retirement ceremony on Friday night at Comerica Park. Verlander will pitch one last time in a Tigers uniform against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:10 p.m. ET. Young talent such as Max Clark, Hao-Yu Lee, and Kevin McGonigle occupy the first three spots in the batting order, with Eduardo Valencia, Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler, Spencer Torkelson, Zach McKinstry, and Javier Báez representing the lineup.
Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander. The lineup is a testament to the players the Tigers hope will lead the next era of Tigers baseball.
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