Tarik Skubal Makes Emotional Detroit Return, Facing Tigers 27 Days After Blockbuster Trade
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 29
Tarik Skubal Makes Emotional Detroit Return, Facing Tigers 27 Days After Blockbuster Trade
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 29
Summary
Comerica Park gave Tarik Skubal a standing ovation before his first start in Detroit as a Dodger, and the two-time Cy Young winner appeared teary during the Tigers' tribute video.
The 27-day turnaround from Detroit ace to visiting starter followed the Dodgers' blockbuster deal for Skubal, who arrived with Los Angeles needing a lift after three straight losses to Atlanta.
Gleyber Torres opened Skubal's outing with a double, and a brief PitchCom glitch added to the tension before the right-hander struck out two and escaped the first inning scoreless.
The trade sent outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers Brady Smith and River Ryan to Detroit, turning Skubal's first game back into an early test of a high-profile deadline swap.