Justin Verlander’s final MLB start was paired with an emotional send off by Detroit Tigers play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti.Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, took the mound for the final time in his career on Saturday.Justin Verlander pitched for the final time in his Major League career on SaturdayGettyHe closed the door on his 22-year career with a six strikeout performance as the Tigers took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.When Verlander took the mound for the first time, Benetti, who was calling the game for Detroit SportsNet, set the scene.“Justin Verlander has his moment, but he wants to mow down some Pirates today,” said Benetti. “When Justin Verlander first took this mound in 2005, all he wanted was for his dream to become reality. And now for one day, he simply wants reality to be something of a dream.”At the end of his day, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch signaled towards his daughter, Genevieve who ran to the mound and gave her dad a hug.“Of all the pitches he threw from 60 feet, 6 inches… the speed at which she ran out to the mound might be the most important thing we’ve seen today,” added Benetti of the father-daughter embrace. “It can’t be goodbye if you still have so many memories that you’re never gonna lose, right? He’s always gonna be here.“So many people have family memories watching him, and it feels like farewell to something more than a player that we are watching this afternoon.”It was an emotional day at Comerica Park, and for all MLB fans who tuned in to the broadcast to watch the legend’s last dance.Verlander finishes his career with a 3.33 ERA across 557 starts, with 3,560 strikeouts which ranks ninth all-time.Verlander was embraced by his daughter at the end of his final startGettyVerlander is a lock to make the Hall-of-Fame when eligibleGettyFans love Benetti’s call of Verlander’s final day For fans watching the emotional moment unfold, they all shared a common theme when it came to Benetti’s performance.“Who the hell is cutting onions this late, Jason Benetti, take a bow,” one emotional Tigers fan said.“This brought tears to my eyes, thank you Justin, and thank you Jason for not ruining the moment,” a second added.“What a sweet way to end a career, hats off to Benetti, did it perfectly,” a third said.“A salute to the best pitcher of my generation, and well done to the announcer who didn’t get in the way and said everything beautifully,” a fourth commented.Benetti joined the Tigers ahead of the 2024 season as the team’s lead television voice. Fans loved Benneti’s call of Verlander’s final game and praised him for not getting in the wayGettyKnown for his blend of intellect and wit, he has quickly become a fan favorite with a gift for making any moment feel special.This moment proves that Detroit have the right man in the booth, and he has recently been awarded with a multi-year contract extension.Alongside his work for the Tigers, Benetti also works at NBC as the lead play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night BaseballHe also serves as an emergency option for NBA on NBC and commentates on the occasional College Football matchup.