US EditionScherzer's Strong Showing Not Enough as Blue Jays Fall to Skubal, Tigers 6-1
Skubal struck out seven batters over 4 2/3 innings and limited the Blue Jays to one run while multiple Tigers hitters drove in runs, including Matt Vierling with two doubles.
- On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 at TD Ballpark, with Tarik Skubal striking out seven across 4.2 innings to earn the win.
- The team agreed in January to restrict Skubal's WBC involvement; he allowed one run in a March 7 win before choosing not to make another start after consulting A.J. Hinch, Scott Boras, and teammates.
- Skubal's stat line showed efficiency and swing-and-miss ability as he allowed one run on three hits with zero walks, threw 44 of 61 pitches for strikes, and Varsho hit a 423-foot homer.
- Timely hitting and bullpen work determined the 6-1 outcome as Matt Vierling drove in two runs in the fifth and seventh innings while reliever Tommy Nance took the loss.
- He will likely have one more outing before the Detroit Tigers' opener at San Diego on March 26, and Toronto faces the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie on Sunday, with Scherzer's $3 million contract in place.
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