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Pro pitcher Justin Verlander makes rehab start at Arvest Ballpark

By Luke Dumpert

Published August 28, 2024 at 11:44 AM CDT

Reporter Luke Dumpert with NWA Naturals' vice president and general manager Justin Cole.

Thursday, Aug. 15, three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander made a rehab start for the AA minor league Corpus Christi Hooks against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Arvest Ballpark. Ozarks at Large’s Luke Dumpert attended the game and spoke with organizers and fans about the experience.

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