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In the heart of the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers continues to dazzle with his outstanding pitching performances.
Skubal's current stats reveal an impressive 11-3 win-loss record, an earned run average (ERA) ranging between 2.18 and 2.35, and a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) near 0.83 to 0.86. Over roughly 140-145 innings pitched, Skubal has racked up approximately 181 to 187 strikeouts.
The left-handed pitcher's dominance has earned him the unanimous favouritism for the 2025 American League (AL) Cy Young Award. His consistent high strikeout rates and excellent control have kept him in the spotlight, maintaining a level of performance similar to or even better than his 2024 Cy Young-winning campaign.
While Skubal has had the occasional outing where he allows more runs, these instances are rare exceptions. Overall, he is widely regarded as one of the top pitchers and a key asset for the Tigers' pitching staff this season.
Meanwhile, in the AL, Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies boasts an ERA of 2.40, a WHIP of 1.075, and a FIP of 2.82. Interestingly, Sanchez averages less than one hit allowed per inning pitched.
Elsewhere in the league, the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense ranks above league average in Contact Rate and Slugging Percentage. The team's First Five Innings Team Total Over 2.5 has betting odds of (-135) at BetMGM Sportsbook.
In the National League (NL), Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber struggles with an ERA of 6.18 this season. The Rockies, who rank last in Defensive Efficiency, also find themselves near the bottom of the board in RBIs and Total Runs Scored.
The Los Angeles Angels, on the other hand, rank below league average in Contact Rate and On Base Percentage. They also find themselves in the bottom half of the board in RBIs and Total Runs Scored.
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This article was penned by Kody Malstrom, a sports betting journalist with six years of experience, who covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form. Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a dedicated Detroit sports fan.
With fifteen games taking place on Friday night's MLB slate, the excitement continues to build in the 2025 MLB season.
[1] MLB.com - Tarik Skubal's Cy Young Case [2] ESPN - Skubal's Dominance Continues [3] CBS Sports - Skubal's Cy Young Campaign [4] FanGraphs - Skubal's 2025 Stats
- Tarik Skubal's dominance in the 2025 MLB season extends beyond baseball, as he is also drawing attention in the world of sports betting, with betting odds for his Cy Young Award victory available at various sportsbooks.
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