With a game-time starting temperature of 92, it was going to be a warm one for the Tigers as they closed out their last game of the season with the St. Louis Cardinals. On the mound was Tarik Skubal, who at least had the security going in that the Tigers had already won the season series against the Cards.
Skubal had himself an excellent start, don’t let his two runs given up fool you, he was striking out Cards left, right, and center and really showing how he’s blossomed as a young pitcher this season. But let’s dive into how he got there.