Skubal strikes out nine but Tigers fall to Yankees 4-2

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Skubal strikes out nine but Tigers fall to Yankees 4-2
Summary

Tarik Skubal struck out nine batters in six innings, but the Detroit Tigers lost 4-2 to the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on June 24. Skubal surrendered three home runs, including a two-run shot by Jasson Dominguez. Despite a strong performance, Skubal gave up six homers in his last three starts. The Tigers managed only two runs, bolstered by an RBI single from Zach McKinstry and a sacrifice fly from Ben Malgeri, and struggled to score against the Yankees' pitching staff.

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  • Skubal's fastball reached 99.6 mph during the game.
  • Paul Goldschmidt hit two home runs off Skubal.
  • Tigers had no runners in scoring position against Yankees' relievers.
  • Skubal's outing is his third start back from injury.
  • Yankees claim the series with this victory.
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It was a frustrating ending for a pretty dynamic outing for Tarik Skubal.

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