If a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition supermodel and a Detroit Tigers pitching ace can’t stay together in this crazy world, what chance do the rest of us have? Rumors have surfaced that Kate Upton and Justin Verlander have split — Upton rejecting the pitcher’s marriage proposal to concentrate on her career.
And leave it to Astros’ mascot Orbit to try and pick up the pieces. Last week, hoping that Upton is into the furry scene, Orbit made his big play on Twitter:
Look @KateUpton, I realize @JustinVerlander is a handsome guy, but I really feel like I could out-handsome him. #SlideIntoMyDMs #Astros
— Houston Astros Orbit (@OrbitAstros) August 15, 2015
It was probably an attempt to distract Verlander, who was starting for the Tigers against the Astros that day. It didn’t work, as Verlander threw a three-hitter over seven innings with the Tigers winning in 11, 4-2.
Orbit, please think of the children and put on some pants.