What happened: Justin Verlander is scheduled to take the mound for the Detroit Tigers at home, marking his first home start for the franchise since Aug. 20, 2017. The gap of 9 years and 37 days is the longest such stretch since Zack Greinke went 11 years and 189 days between home starts for the Kansas City Royals.
Why it matters: The milestone outing marks the final start of Verlander's career. He returns to the mound where his professional career began for a farewell appearance in Detroit.
By the numbers: Detroit enters the scheduled matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 74-79 record.
What to watch: Verlander will face the Pirates before heading into retirement.