Jordan Zimmermann's tenure with the Detroit Tigers came to a close in a one-inning start as the team (possibly) wrapped up the 2020 season.
His teammates shook his hand, patted him on the back and gave him hugs as he entered the dugout. He allowed one hit in his one inning and struck out two. His final pitch was an 84.4 mph slider to get Salvador Perez chasing.
And then, left-handed rookie Tarik Skubal took over.
The Tigers (23-35) were upended by two home runs allowed by Skubal in his five-inning outing, losing 3-1 to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.