Matt Viering is thrown out at second base to end the inning after a strong throw by Astros catcher Yainer Diaz.
To the bottom of the 8th we go with the Tigers on top 3-0.
Skubal departed after six scoreless innings, despite his pitch count being at just 88 and the bottom of the Astros' lineup coming up. Still, it’s hard to argue with the decision when you remember how good Detroit’s bullpen has been all season.
Will Vest entered and promptly sat down the side in order, with two strikeouts. It looks like the Tigers’ top relief arm, lefty Tyler Holton, will follow to face Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez once the lineup turns over.