Detroit’s Tarik Skubal pitched a gem but fell short of a win as the Tigers dropped their 17th game in the last 24.
- Skubal Pitches Deep: The Tigers’ ace, Tarik Skubal, tossed six strong innings, allowing only three runs on four hits. He struck out seven batters and kept his ERA at a low 2.45. However, he didn’t get the chance to pitch the seventh, and the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead.
- Missed Opportunity in Seventh: With the game tied 3-3 in the seventh, manager A.J. Hinch took Skubal out in favor of reliever Will Vest. The move backfired as Buxton reached on a ground-rule double and scored on an error, giving the Twins the lead.
- Correa Extends Lead: Shortstop Carlos Correa extended the Twins’ lead in the eighth with a solo home run off reliever Beau Brieske.
- Tigers Score Early: Detroit got on the board first with a three-run rally in the fifth inning. Rookie Justyn-Henry Malloy launched a solo homer, and Ryan Kreidler followed with a two-run blast.
- Tigers’ Struggles: Despite Skubal’s effort, the Tigers’ offense went quiet after the fifth, managing only two hits in the remaining innings.
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Skubal remains a Cy Young contender despite the loss, but the Tigers need to find ways to support their pitching staff.
