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With the Houston Astros winning the World Series, veteran ace Justin Verlander seems to be the happiest person in Minute Maid Park. And why not? The Astros pitcher had his whole family in the ballpark. He celebrated the win with his model wife Kate Upton and his 3-year-old daughter.

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Let’s talk about the game first! After conceding a 2-1 lead to the Philadelphia Phillies in the first three games, it seemed like the momentum shifted to the NL champs. But the Dusty Baker-led team was yet to show their class. Not only did they win Game 6 at Minute Maid Park, but the Astros also won the Fall Classic against the Phillies on Saturday.

And once the Astros secured the title, it was Justin Verlander and his family who stole the show in the ballpark.

Justin Verlander shared an emotional moment with his daughter and model wife, Kate Upton

While the rest of the Houston Astros players were busy celebrating the World Series victory with their teammate and the prestigious title, Justin Verlander turned to his family to share his special moment.

A video of Verlander unconditionally hugging his daughter with his wife Ket standing beside him is going viral on the internet right now. As is visible, Verlander seemed quite emotional while hugging his 3-year-old. 

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When talking about Kate, she was full of praise for her husband and the Astros ace. 

“Having Justin [Verlander] home and being able to be together as a family is so amazing and then to go to the exact extreme and be here at the World Series and then win is just so exciting and so worth it,” Upton said. “We miss him every time he goes away.”

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Verlander’s pitching is an art for Kate Upton

Not only Kate Upton, but every baseball lover is a fan of Justin Verlander’s pitching. His pitching at 39 is nothing but remarkable. When asked about the same, Kate called Justin’s pitching a piece of art.

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“I love watching my husband play,” Upton added. “This is the most I get to see him… to see him do what he loves… when he is pitching, it’s truly so creative. It’s such art and we are so honored.”

Don’t you think that Justin Verlander has got the best partner in Kate Upton? Let us know in the comments below.