Skubal and Skenes Shine in Key Wins

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal dominated the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing only two hits over seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory, bolstering Detroit's playoff hopes as they vie for a wild-card spot. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes continued his remarkable season, striking out nine over five shutout innings in a 2-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds, lowering his ERA to 1.99 and furthering his case for NL Rookie of the Year. Hunter Greene returned for the Reds after a six-week hiatus, allowing one run in three innings, but the Reds were shut out for the 14th time this season.