Justin Verlander's final major league start with the Detroit Tigers became an emotional farewell when his 7-year-old daughter, Genevieve, ran to the mound in the sixth inning. Wearing her dad's jersey, she hugged him as he began to sob, joined by manager A. J.

Hinch and teammates. The 43-year-old right-hander, a 10-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner, left the field holding his daughter's hand to a standing ovation at Comerica Park. His wife, Kate Upton, and their 1-year-old son, Bellamy, joined them for a group hug.

Verlander allowed two runs and five hits in 5⅓ innings, finishing his 21-year career with a 3.33 ERA and 3,560 strikeouts. Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin, 20, was not born when Verlander debuted in 2005. The pitcher received ovations throughout, with J.

K. Simmons announcing him as part of the starting lineup.