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'Heartbroken' about Detroit, ex-Tiger Justin Verlander donating masks, shields, meals

Verlander and Upton will donate masks, shields and meals to first responders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Detroit News

Detroit — Justin Verlander still has a soft spot for the city of Detroit, even though he hasn't worn the Olde English D since the summer of 2017.

On Friday, the former Tigers ace, along with wife Kate Upton, announced a series of donations to the city, as it continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We've been reading a lot about this pandemic and are really heartbroken to hear what's been happening in Detroit," Verlander said in a video.