In only the sixth game of his MLB career, Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal registered eight strikeouts through six innings.
Manager Ron Gardenhire didn't let him go back out for the seventh, but the 23-year-old could have. He felt good. His stuff was great. His command was even better.
He fought hard in a pitching duel.
"Our guy threw the ball pretty doggone good," Gardenhire said Wednesday. "We were happy with Skoobs."
Skubal allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits. He didn't walk anybody. His fastball command set the tone early, funneling into an increased use of his change-up the second time through the Kansas City Royals' batting order.