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Tarik Skubal Dominates as Tigers Snap 6-Game Skid, Become First to 60 Wins

July 21, 2025

Key Takeaway

Tarik Skubal struck out 11 over 6⅔ innings and Matt Vierling’s eighth-inning single snapped Detroit’s six-game losing streak.

Rookie Paul Skenes (2.01 ERA, 131 K) faces Jack Flaherty as Pittsburgh seeks its first win in four tries against Detroit this season.

Tarik Skubal’s 11-K, seven-inning gem fueled a 2-1 win that snapped Detroit’s skid and made them MLB’s first 60-win team.

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Skubal Gem Helps Tigers End Six-Game Skid

ARLINGTON, Texas — After a season-high six-game swoon, the Detroit Tigers reclaimed their groove Sunday night, edging the Texas Rangers 2-1. Tarik Skubal dominated with 11 strikeouts over 6⅔ innings, and Matt Vierling delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth.

Key Facts

Skubal: two hits allowed, no walks, 105 pitches.

Zach McKinstry opened the scoring with an RBI single in the second.

Will Vest retired the final four batters for his 16th save.

Pirates Look to Snap Three-Game Skid at Tigers

Pittsburgh (39–61) tries to halt a three-game losing streak Monday night when it hosts the AL Central–leading Detroit Tigers (60–40) at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. EDT, with right-hander Paul Skenes (4–8, 2.01 ERA) opposing Jack Flaherty (5–9, 4.65 ERA).

Key matchups and stats:

Pirates: 26–24 at home, 20–3 when scoring 5+ runs, skid includes 1–9 record in last 10.

Tigers: 28–22 on the road, ninth in MLB with 125 homers, hitting .209 over last 10 games.

Pittsburgh will lean on its young ace Skenes to spark a turnaround, while Detroit’s combination of power hitters and bullpen depth keeps it atop the AL Central.

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Skubal Shuts Down Rangers as Tigers Snap Skid and Reach 60 Wins

ARLINGTON, Texas — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal delivered another dominant outing, striking out 11 over seven innings to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. Matt Vierling provided the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, while Will Vest closed out the game for his 16th save.

With the win, Detroit snapped its season-high six-game losing streak and became the first club in the majors to hit the 60-win mark this year. Despite leaving the game with a sore shoulder, veteran Javier Báez is expected to miss little, if any, time. The Tigers head to Pittsburgh Monday, where Jack Flaherty will face NL All-Star Paul Skenes.

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