Tigers Drop Series to Brewers After 9-1 Win

The Detroit Tigers opened their series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 9-1 win, led by reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal's seven scoreless innings and nine strikeouts, marking his second consecutive shutout start. However, the Tigers' offense faltered in the remaining games, culminating in a 5-1 loss in the series finale as Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, Rhys Hoskins, and Sal Frelick each homered. Veteran José Quintana limited Detroit to one run over nearly six innings in the decisive game. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch attributed the team's offensive struggles to inconsistent at-bats and effective Brewers pitching. Skubal’s changeup has drawn comparisons to former All-Star David Price, and he now holds a 2.66 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. The Tigers aim to rebound after dropping their first series since opening weekend, while the Brewers ended a three-game losing streak.