Justin Verlander: "Beverly Hills Hotel really making me pay for that World Series win" Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Justin Verlander Beverly Hills Hotel really making me pay for that World Series win

MLB All-Star Justin Verlander with the World Series trophy; Justin with his wife, Kate Upton after winning the World Series with Houston Astros in 2017 (inset) Just an hour and 15 minutes before the trade deadline on August 31, 2017, was traded to the from the . The Astros went on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series in seven games, giving Verlander his first championship. The following year, when Verlander visited the Cabana Cafe at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, he was pranked by the management, who handed him a $1 million lunch bill. For one latte, one cranberry juice, one Green Envy, one McCarthy salad, two eggs, and one pancake, the staggering $1,000,181 bill shocked Verlander. Moreover, $95,017.20 was added as tax, taking the total bill to $1,095,198.20. However, Verlander quickly caught on to the joke. He took it in stride and took to Twitter to share a glimpse of the restaurant bill. really making me pay for that World Series win Thanks for the great lunch as always! really making me pay for that World Series win Thanks for the great lunch as always! "Beverly Hills Hotel really making me pay for that World Series win. Thanks for the great lunch as always," he tweeted. Justin Verlander recalled the hilarious incident in a conversation with Sports Illustrated in 2018, : "The manager came over and we ended up laughing about it." Apparently, as a result of the Astros' World Series victory against the Dodgers, the Los Angeles-based cafe decided to prank. They also referred to him as the Dodger Killer.

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander tied the knot with Kate Upton after clinching the World Series in 2017

89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by MasterCard - Red Carpet tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend and fiance in an intimate ceremony in Italy shortly after clinching the World Series in 2017. "This year has been the best year of my life! It had a crazy beginning with a World Series win and the BEST wedding weekend, where I got to marry my best friend and love of my life. Now to celebrate our love and our first year of marriage we are preparing to welcome a new addition to our family. I’m so excited to go through this journey of life with you! I love you so much! Happy One Year." - @Kate Upton The pair had their first child in 2018. They are all set to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary in November. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found