MUST SEE: Justin Verlander’s World Series postgame interview will bring a tear to your eye

Justin Verlander is a World Champion!

The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series and supporters of the Astros are not the only ones who are going to bed happy following the big win.

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That’s because thousands and thousands of Detroit Tigers fans were also cheering on their American League counterpart, hoping that one of their own would get his first World Series title.

When Verlander was traded to the Astros just before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, there was a period of mourning for Tigers fans. After all, they had watched JV grow from a skinny rookie all the way into what he had become, which is arguably the greatest pitcher in team history. But after the loss had time to sink in, it was rather easy for many Tigers fans to start rooting for JV to do well with his new team, almost like he was still representing the Old English D.

Now, those who have continued to support Verlander, even after he was traded to Houston, have seen their guy win it all and it sure is a good feeling.

Hoist the hardware, Justin Verlander. pic.twitter.com/WioPf6mVO2

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 2, 2017

Following the win, Verlander was interviewed on the field by ESPN’s Buster Olney and he shared exactly what this World Series win means to him.

Justin Verlander on ESPN: "On that night I said yes, this is what I envisioned." pic.twitter.com/LHMvWnmwOn

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 2, 2017

Sure, Tigers fans did not get to see one of their all-time greats win a title in a Detroit uniform, but sure seems to be the next best thing.

Congrats to Justin Verlander, and former Tiger Cameron Maybin on their World Championship!

 

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BREAKING: Justin Verlander, World Series Champion

After what will go down as one of the best World Series in a long time, the Houston Astros are the Kings of Baseball. And, right along with all of the dancing Astros was a familiar face: Justin Verlander.

By now, everyone in Detroit knows the story: right at the last seconds of August Verlander approved a trade that sent him to Houston. In a matter of moments, he went from a cellar dweller with the Tigers to a World Series front-runner with the Astros. Not only that, he became their ace, going 5-0 with a 1.06 ERA in 34 innings with his new club. When the Astros beat the Yankees in seven games in the ALCS, it’s safe to safe most of Detroit became Astros fans for at least two weeks.

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