Tarik Skubal leads Tigers to 7-0 victory over Angels with nine strikeouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Tarik Skubal dominated the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout win for the Detroit Tigers on July 19, 2026. Skubal struck out nine while allowing only five hits, as the Tigers scored four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Spencer Torkelson. The Angels struggled, with Grayson Rodriguez giving up six runs in just two innings. This loss adds to the Angels' woes as they continue to navigate the trade market ahead of the August 3 deadline, while the Tigers improve their standing in the wild-card race.
- •Skubal allowed five hits and no walks, increasing his ERA to 2.83.
- •The Tigers scored four runs in the first inning against the Angels.
- •Rodriguez's struggles continue, raising his ERA to 8.23.
- •This marks a significant win for the Tigers in their battle for wildcard positioning.
- •Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer in the first inning.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Skubal Dominates Angels in 7-0 Shutout Win With 9 Strikeouts
"The Los Angeles Angels didn't have much to offer against Tarik Skubal, who is the top prize in the trade market.
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