When Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal walked off the mound Sunday, one out into the sixth inning, the fans at Comerica Park gave him a standing ovation.
It was the first such honor in Skubal's MLB career — spectators weren't allowed last year due to COVID-19 concerns — especially in his home ballpark.
"There's some energy you can feed off of that you don't have to create yourself," Skubal said Sunday. "It's awesome to have fans back."
For now, the Tigers are limited to about 8,000 fans per game, as implemented by a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order.