Tigers Extend Winning Streak to Five with Skubal's 12 Strikeouts Over Rangers

Detroit Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance against the Texas Rangers, striking out a season-high 12 batters and carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning during a 2-1 victory. Skubal allowed only one run on two hits over seven innings, generating a career-high 32 whiffs, the most by any MLB pitcher this year, and has recorded 50 strikeouts with just one walk over his last six starts. The Tigers extended their winning streak to five games and have won eight of their last nine, with key offensive contributions from Colt Keith, who scored a run and drove in another, and Dillon Dingler, who drove in the first run with a double. Despite the Rangers' efforts, including an RBI single by Sam Haggerty, they have struggled recently, losing 12 of their last 16 games. Skubal's fastball averaged over 98 mph, and his mix of pitches kept the Rangers off balance, while Tigers relievers Tommy Kahnle and Will Vest secured the final innings and the save. The victory highlights Skubal's strong season, as he maintains a 2.08 ERA in eight starts and continues to be a key factor in the Tigers' success at home.