In Tarik Skubal's past four starts, the 25-year-old has allowed 18 runs in 20u2154 innings. He began the season with a 2.15 ERA in his first 10 starts but has since stumbled.
The third inning made the difference for Skubal and the Detroit Tigers in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox swept the three-game series, as the Tigers dropped to 26-43 this season.
The Tigers, averaging 2.87 runs per game, are 17 games below a .500 record.
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Skubal gave up six runs on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts across 4u2154 innings.