Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 09/26/2026

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Justin Verlander K's Oneil Cruz in his final start

This browser does not support the video element. Top 2 PIT 0 DET 0 Result of AB AB: Oneil Cruz P: Justin Verlander September 26, 2026

Kirby Yates strikes out Dillon Dingler

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 2 PIT 0 DET 0 Result of AB AB: Dillon Dingler P: Kirby Yates September 26, 2026

Kirby Yates exits his final MLB game

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This was the 1st game in since 1945 in which both starters had 12+ years of MLB service time and were making their final MLB appearance

This was also the 1st regular-season game in MLB history in which both starters were 39+ years old and making their final appearance

Laz Diaz shares laugh with Justin Verlander

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Brandon Lowe's solo home run (35)

This browser does not support the video element. Top 4 PIT 1 DET 0 Result of AB AB: Brandon Lowe P: Justin Verlander September 26, 2026

Brandon Lowe: Home Run Statcast Analysis

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Jacob Gonzalez's solo home run (7)

This browser does not support the video element. Top 5 PIT 2 DET 0 Result of AB AB: Jacob Gonzalez P: Justin Verlander September 26, 2026

Breaking down Jacob Gonzalez's home run

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Justin Verlander's final strikeout of his career

This browser does not support the video element. Top 5 PIT 1 DET 0 Result of AB AB: Ronny Simon P: Justin Verlander September 26, 2026

Zach McKinstry nabs Henry Davis after review

This browser does not support the video element. Top 5 PIT 2 DET 0 Result of AB AB: Ryan O'Hearn P: Justin Verlander September 26, 2026

Justin Verlander and his daughter share moment

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“I was totally blindsided, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. That was amazing." -- Verlander, on his daughter coming out to the mound

Javier Báez's RBI double

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 6 PIT 2 DET 1 Result of AB AB: Javier Báez P: Evan Sisk September 26, 2026

Bryan Reynolds' RBI triple

This browser does not support the video element. Top 8 PIT 3 DET 1 Result of AB AB: Bryan Reynolds P: Jacob Waguespack September 26, 2026

Kevin McGonigle's RBI groundout

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 9 PIT 3 DET 2 Result of AB AB: Kevin McGonigle P: Mason Montgomery September 26, 2026

Eduardo Valencia's walk-off home run (7)

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 9 PIT 3 DET 4 Result of AB AB: Eduardo Valencia P: Mason Montgomery September 26, 2026

The distance behind Eduardo Valencia's home run

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Verlander's highlights

Justin Verlander K's Oneil Cruz in his final start

Kirby Yates strikes out Dillon Dingler

Kirby Yates exits his final MLB game

This was the 1st game in since 1945 in which both starters had 12+ years of MLB service time and were making their final MLB appearance

This was also the 1st regular-season game in MLB history in which both starters were 39+ years old and making their final appearance

Laz Diaz shares laugh with Justin Verlander

Brandon Lowe's solo home run (35)

Brandon Lowe: Home Run Statcast Analysis

Jacob Gonzalez's solo home run (7)

Breaking down Jacob Gonzalez's home run

Justin Verlander's final strikeout of his career

Zach McKinstry nabs Henry Davis after review

Justin Verlander and his daughter share moment

“I was totally blindsided, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. That was amazing." -- Verlander, on his daughter coming out to the mound

Javier Báez's RBI double

Bryan Reynolds' RBI triple

Kevin McGonigle's RBI groundout

Eduardo Valencia's walk-off home run (7)

The distance behind Eduardo Valencia's home run

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