Tigers turn to Tarik Skubal, seek series win vs. Royals
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    Tarik Skubal has developed into a pitcher no one wants to face, except perhaps his opponent on Sunday afternoon. Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' unofficial ace, will start the finale of
  • Tigers turn to Tarik Skubal, seek series win vs. Royals

    Tarik Skubal has developed into a pitcher no one wants to face, except perhaps his opponent on Sunday afternoon. Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' unofficial ace, will start the finale of a three-game home series against Kansas City. The Royals have been unusually successful against Skubal (3-0, 1.82 ERA). He has faced them 11 times, including nine starts, posting a 1-7 record and 5.09 ERA. Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez has eight hits, including five for extra bases, in 18 at-bats against...
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