Detroit Tigers game today vs. Houston Astros
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The Tigers' ace struck out 10 batters across seven scoreless innings in another strong outing for the reigning AL Cy Young winner.
With the Astros looking to stave off the Seattle Mariners and the Tigers looking to further increase their seeding in the AL, it's a big series for both organizations. Skubal is on the mound in game two, and so is the Astros ace, Hunter Brown.
Brown is prepping for his latest Detroit homecoming. Friends and family will fill the stands. And something about this one feels different.
They are two of the best starting pitchers in baseball. Two All Stars. Two Cy Young candidates sharing the mound.
When the time comes, the Tigers know they’re more than capable because of “all the little things” they did in games like this.
Tarik Skubal hit the 200-strikeout mark Tuesday night and, for the second straight season, got there before anyone else. The Tigers’ ace punched out 10 Astros over six-plus scoreless innings at Comerica Park, another metronome outing from the reigning AL Cy Young winner and this year’s front-runner.
Familiar voice Jason Benetti, the Tigers' full-time play-by-play announcer filling in on football for the day, called in a favor to get Hinch in for a quick call about the manager's thoughts on the team rocking Honolulu blue.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal took full advantage of MLB's Players Weekend by showing off custom cleats against the Twins.