Detroit Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a career-high 13 strikeouts over seven innings, leading his team to a 5-1 victory and a series sweep against the Cincinnati Reds. Skubal allowed just one run on three hits without walking a batter, lowering his ERA to 2.37. Zach McKinstry drove in three runs, including a two-run homer in the eighth inning. The Tigers managed to score a run in the fourth inning and added insurance runs in the seventh and eighth innings. This sweep marks the Tigers' first since their season opener in March against the Chicago White Sox. With this win, the Tigers now hold a 42-48 record, mirroring the Reds' season record.