Nothing is going right for the Detroit Tigers lately, and even their announcers can’t catch a break. Detroit was just swept at home by the Cleveland Guardians, sparking fears among fans that they are witnessing an epic, late-season collapse unfold in real time. The third-straight loss was bad enough, but Thursday’s defeat also featured some spooky business in the form of an announcer’s jinx that didn't end well for the Tigers.
The jinx occurred with Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Tigers in the fourth inning, as they held a 1-0 lead. Up until that moment, Skubal was looking razor-sharp in his return from an injury scare.