Tigers' Tarik Skubal Makes MLB History in 3-1 Win Over Cubs

Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant pitching performance leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, extending his impressive streak with a 7 2/3 innings outing that included six strikeouts and no walks. Skubal's recent run of form places him among the best in baseball, as he became the first pitcher in 125 years to register 90 or more strikeouts while allowing three or fewer walks over an 11-start span, contributing to the Tigers' strong 19 games above .500 record and a 6.5 game lead in the AL Central. Throughout the season, Skubal has posted a 2.16 ERA with a remarkable 105:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 83.1 innings, solidifying his case for a second consecutive AL Cy Young Award. The Tigers have shown consistent excellence, with Skubal's performances since 2024 yielding a 24-6 record in games he starts, raising expectations for a deep postseason run. The team's success was highlighted by homers from Spencer Torkelson and Jahmai Jones in the game against the Cubs, while relief pitcher Will Vest secured his 10th save. The Tigers are poised to challenge for the top seed in the American League and potentially make a significant impact in the upcoming playoffs.