Toronto — The Tigers didn’t need validation from an outside source, of course, but it’s never a bad thing when the opposing manager gives a hat-tip to one of your young foundation pieces.
Angels manager Joe Maddon came away impressed after watcher rookie lefty Tarik Skubal dispatch 17 of 19 hitters after allowing a two-run homer to Justin Upton in the first inning Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
“That young man who pitched tonight is outstanding,” he told reporters. “And with good health, you're going to watch him at the top of the leaderboards in the future.