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Former Detroit Tigers teammates Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander show respect in finale

In Sunday's battle of MLB greats, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch didn't hesitate to make his pick.

"I'll take Miggy," he said.

The Tigers lost, 17-4, to the Houston Astros in Sunday's series finale at Comerica Park. Within the game, however, there was a special final showdown between Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera and Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, former teammates and future Hall of Famers.

"Getting a second to tip my cap to Miggy before we go at it was pretty cool," Verlander said. "We've had a lot of great memories on and off the field.