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Sporting News on MSNTigers' Dillon Dingler reveals first impression of Tarik Skubal
In a piece from Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler revealed what it's like catching for Skubal. Amid the interview, Dingler shared what his first impression of Skubal was like.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal reflects on his outing after 4-3 extra-inning win vs. Minnesota Twins as AL Central lead grows.
Skubal has yet to throw 200 innings in a single campaign. He fell just short of that mark in 2024 when he threw 192 innings, but is on track reach 200 in 2025 as long as he remains healthy and pitching at the same level he has thus far.
All-Star starter Tarik Skubal won his first game since June and Javier Baez homered, doubled and knocked in four runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Zack Wheeler 7-5.
Infielder Andy Ibáñez showed up for work wearing a “King Skuub” T-shirt, complete with a crown above Skubal’s name, before the Tigers’ game. It’s a glimpse into the clubhouse that says plenty about where this team’s ace stands in the pecking order.
The Detroit Tigers are currently first in the American League Central, but it hasn't been smooth sailing in the second half of the season.
Skubal was chased in the fifth inning of his last start, but he was able to bounce back with a quality start this time around. However, the three strikeouts were his second-fewest in a game this year,