Tarik Skubal fired a complete game shutout in under 100 pitches to break the Guardians’ spell over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Zach McKinstry’s two-run homer provided all the offense they’d need as the best pitcher in the American League mowed through the Guardians lineup for nine straight innings. It was the first Maddux in MLB history with 13 strikeouts in an absolutely dominant display of strike-throwing and power stuff.
The 5-0 victory ended the Tigers longest losing streak of the season at three games.
Needing a win, the Tigers were in good shape on Sunday.