{
  "id": 9864383,
  "title": "Justin Verlander’s daughter threw a perfect first pitch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/justin-verlanders-daughter-threw-a-perfect-first-pitch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T23:49:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/justin-verlander-daughter-threw-perfect-234958224.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DETROIT, Michigan - September 25: Genevieve Upton Verlander, the daughter of Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander, threw a perfect first pitch during the final weekend celebrating her father's career. The event, which honored the final bow of one of Detroit's greatest players of all time and a sure-thing first-ballot Hall of Famer, saw Verlander surrounded by family, friends, and former teammates. Genevieve, only eight years old at the time, displayed poise and skill as she stood confidently on the pitching mound. Her performance, notably wearing boots that might not be advisable for most adults, showcased her ability to execute the task flawlessly. Justin Verlander spoke about the practice sessions they had undergone to prepare for Genevieve's moment, which included practicing off the mound. The young girl's achievement garnered praise on social media, with many impressed by her performance.",
  "summary": "Making her dad proud",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Justin Verlander says Tigers fans should prepare for anything in final start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/justin-verlander-says-tigers-fans-should-prepare-for-anything-in",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:37:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}