Tarik Skubal Strikes Out 12 with 32 Swings and Misses, 100 MPH Fastball Leads Tigers 2-1 Over Rangers

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered an outstanding performance against the Texas Rangers, striking out 12 batters through seven innings and generating 32 swings and misses, the highest by any pitcher in a single start this MLB season. Skubal's fastball reached speeds of 100 MPH, and he maintained a miss rate of 25% on pitches within the strike zone since last season, the best among qualified starting pitchers in Major League Baseball, compared to the league average of 17%. His dominant outing helped the Tigers secure a 2-1 lead over the Rangers in the seventh inning, earning him a standing ovation from the crowd. Skubal's performance has drawn comparisons to elite pitchers like Justin Verlander, highlighting his growing prominence in the league.