Tarik Skubal delivers strong return for Dodgers against Tigers
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tarik Skubal made a significant return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching six innings with no walks and seven strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers on August 28, 2026. Despite a dominant performance, he was pulled after just 83 pitches by manager Dave Roberts. Skubal faced challenges towards the end of his outing but managed to limit damage after Detroit scored its first run. His emotions were evident as he received a tribute prior to the game, and although he initially appeared reluctant to leave the game, he accepted the decision with understanding from teammates.
- •Skubal struck out seven and allowed four hits in six innings.
- •He was removed after 83 pitches in the seventh inning.
- •The outing marked a return to Detroit, eliciting strong emotions.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts communicated his decision to Skubal.
- •Skubal's acceptance of the decision reflects team dynamics.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal throws 6 solid innings in 1st start against former team, helping Dodgers top Tigers 2-1
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' offense stymied, Dodgers win in Tarik Skubal's Comerica return
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Pull Tarik Skubal Early Despite Dominant Detroit Return
"Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night. In a crowd that had mixed emotions about Skubal’s return, a couple young fans had fitting outfits sporting white Tigers jerseys with 29 and Skubal on the back — and a blue Dodgers hat.
"In Tarik Skubal’s first game back at Comerica Park he limited the Tigers to a run over six innings and the Dodgers eked out a 2-1 victory.
"Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had an ace-level performance in his return against the Detroit Tigers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:31 AMTarik Skubal throws 6 solid innings in 1st start against former team, helping Dodgers top Tigers 2-1
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night. In a crowd that had mixed emotions about Skubal’s return, a couple young fans had fitting outfits sporting white Tigers jerseys with 29 and Skubal on the back — and a blue Dodgers hat.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:31 AMTigers' offense stymied, Dodgers win in Tarik Skubal's Comerica return
In Tarik Skubal’s first game back at Comerica Park he limited the Tigers to a run over six innings and the Dodgers eked out a 2-1 victory.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:09 AMDodgers Pull Tarik Skubal Early Despite Dominant Detroit Return
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had an ace-level performance in his return against the Detroit Tigers.
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