LAKELAND, Fla. — Ben 1, Justin 0.
Justin Verlander gave up a home run during a minor-league game Thursday to his younger brother, Ben, an outfield prospect for the Detroit Tigers.
The Tigers’ right-handed ace was able to chuckle about it afterward.
“One epic swing for him,” Justin said. “I’m sure I’m going to be hearing about it. Probably glad I’m getting out of town.”
Ben Verlander, 24, added: “I got in there and I was telling myself to look for a first-pitch fastball, and the rest is history, I guess.”
“I wasn’t sure but I knew I hit it pretty well.