The Tigers are basically out of starters, after Tarik Skubal limped off the field when a comebacker nailed him in the leg. Not a great way to start a 15-game stretch between the same two division rivals over the coming weeks. If you’re counting, that’s six starters who have been injured in some capacity, and there’s no real relief in sight.
The trouble this causes became evident very quickly in tonight’s game as Skubal was looking really solid through five innings, giving up four hits but no runs, and five strikeouts with no walks. He was looking good, until the comebacker off the bat of Clement nailed Skubal right in the shin, sending him sprawling to the ground.