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Pirates fall on walk-off homer after nearly spoiling Verlander's farewell

Original: The Pirates come a strike away from spoiling Justin Verlander's farewell, losing on a walk-off homer

Justin Verlander's farewell game nearly turned into a Pittsburgh celebration: the Pirates were one strike away from spoiling the occasion before losing on a walk-off home run. The dramatic finish drew wide attention, with fans and commentators focusing on both the emotional send-off for the veteran pitcher and the crushing way Pittsburgh let the game slip away.

Why now: Verlander's farewell and the dramatic one-strike walk-off finish made the game a major talking point

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• The Pirates come a strike away from spoiling Justin Verlander's farewell, losing on a walk-off homer · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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