INTERVIEW: Tarik Skubal talks Tigers success, relentless work, and enjoying a ‘kid’s game’

INTERVIEW: Tarik Skubal talks Tigers success, relentless work, and enjoying a ‘kid’s game’

Tarik Skubal is living out his dream, and is relentless in his work to be great on the mound.The 2024 American League Cy Young winner recently talked with the Scripps News Group about the team's strong start to the 2025 season, the fun they have, and the fan support at Comerica Park and beyond. Watch "A kid's game": Tarik Skubal says he loves playing baseball INTERVIEW: Tarik Skubal talks Tigers success, relentless work, and enjoying a kids game…

Skubal triumphs despite rain in Game 1 victory for Tigers

Tarik Skubal led the Tigers to a convincing 9-2 victory over the Pirates in Game 1 of a doubleheader, throwing 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts despite challenging weather conditions. The Tigers' offense shone with a franchise record-tying four sacrifice flies, further illustrating their strong performance against left-handed pitchers. Although Wednesday's rainout dampened anticipation for a showdown with Paul Skenes, Skubal’s solid outing ensu…