Tarik Skubal delivered an impressive performance in his latest start, helping the Detroit Tigers secure a series victory. Skubal pitched seven innings, allowing only one earned run and four hits, including back-to-back hits at the start. He struck out six, threw 91 pitches with 64 strikes, and achieved 16 whiffs, 11 of which came from his changeup, and 16 called strikes. The Royals put 16 balls in play against him with an average exit velocity of 85.7 mph. His season totals include 24.1 innings pitched, 14 hits allowed, three earned runs, two walks, and 26 strikeouts, leading to a 1.72 ERA. If the Tigers maintain their lead, Skubal's record will improve to 4-0.
Could argue that Tarik Skubal has had the best April of any American League pitcher https://t.co/pbazsx2CEy
The @Tigers take the series behind another strong start by Tarik Skubal! https://t.co/ij4yNtDyZZ
MOOD. #TigersWin https://t.co/67v6yvrpnl
Tarik Skubal's day is over. He allowed back-to-back hits and a run to start his outing, then no runs on two hits after that. 7 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 6 K Skubal's last 4 outings: 24.1 IP, 14 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 26 K If Tigers hold on, he'll be 4-0 with a 1.72 ERA thru 6 starts.
Tarik Skubal, clinician. Man he's fun to watch: 7 IP 1 ER 4 H 1 BB 6 K 91 pitches 64 strikes 16 whiffs (11 with changeup) 16 called strikes
Royals have put 16 balls in play against Tarik Skubal, average exit velo 85.7 mph. Only three balls hit harder than 90 mph. Three total hits through six innings.
Update: Tarik Skubal has found the feel on his changeup. He's attacking with it in the fifth https://t.co/WasvzciANz
Tarik Skubal's pitches by inning: First -- 16 Second -- 12 Third -- 8 Fourth -- 8 --12 straight outs
Nine straight outs for Tarik Skubal. Eight-pitch third inning. Mixing all five pitches, just one K so far. Not sure he has perfect feel for his changeup yet. He threw more sinkers and sliders in the third.
Tarik Skubal is now tied with Corbin Burnes as the favorite for the AL Cy Young at +500👀 He opened at +1800 and has continued his upward trajectory from the offseason by pitching to a 1.82 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with 35 strikeouts in his first 5 starts. (Odds via @BetMGM) https://t.co/Twwe1iT3nc