Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal mirrors Clayton Kershaw's record-breaking territories following his performance against the Phillies.
Detroit Tigers' Ace Tarik Skubal Shines in Road Victory Against Philadelphia Phillies
Tarik Skubal, the left-handed starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, delivered another impressive performance on the road, leading the Tigers to a 2-1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
In his first start after the break on July 20, Skubal victimized the Phillies with another solid outing, giving up just an earned run on four hits, no walks, and tallying an impressive 11 strikeouts. His sterling seven-inning performance followed a historically rare pitching feat, as he recorded 10+ strikeouts and no walks in three consecutive road starts, a feat last achieved by Clayton Kershaw in 2016.
Skubal's road statistics this season have been exceptional. His record away from home stands at 3-2 with a 2.11 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP. Opposing hitters have managed a batting average of just .183 against him over 64.0 innings.
Despite a hiccup in his previous outing against Philadelphia, where he allowed 3 earned runs, Skubal pitched 98 pitches in the game, inducing 20 swings and misses on 105 pitches. In the same game, he outdueled Zack Wheeler in the pitching matchup.
The Detroit Tigers have had a challenging start to the second half of the season, losing eight of nine games before going 5-1 through Saturday. However, they managed to secure a win against the Phillies in their most recent encounter, with a score of 7-5.
The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak against the Phillies in their next game, with 41-year-old Charlie Morton taking the mound.
Tarik Skubal's dominance on the mound has been a beacon of hope for the struggling Detroit Tigers, who currently have a record of 25-47. His exceptional control, strikeout ability, and durability have cemented him as the team's ace and one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball.
In the 2024 season, Skubal posted an 18-4 record with a 2.39 ERA, 0.922 WHIP, and 228 strikeouts, winning the pitching Triple Crown by leading the American League in wins, ERA, and strikeouts—a feat that hadn't been accomplished in a full season since 2011. He also won the AL Cy Young Award unanimously, receiving all 30 first-place votes.
In the 2025 season, Skubal has maintained his dominant form, with a 29-7 combined record, a 2.30 ERA, and over 400 strikeouts in 53 appearances. His 2025 stats specifically include a 2.19 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and multiple double-digit strikeout games.
Sources: [1] OptaSTATS [2] MLB.com [3] Baseball-Reference.com [4] MLB.com
The success of Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' ace, has been a focal point of sports conversations, as he continues to impress with his exceptional pitching.
Should he maintain his current form, the rumors of Skubal potentially being involved in high-stakes trades ahead of the MLB trade deadline could intensify, with multiple teams vying for his services.
