Tarik Skubal returns to Comerica Park as Dodgers face Tigers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Tarik Skubal returns to Comerica Park to pitch against the Detroit Tigers for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This emotional outing comes just weeks after Skubal was traded from Detroit. He has a 2.91 ERA this season and a solid track record at Comerica Park, where he has a 2.67 career ERA in 77 appearances. The matchup against his former teammates adds complexity to the game as both sides are familiar with each other's strengths and weaknesses. The series opener is set to begin at 6:40 p.m. ET, with Drew Anderson starting for Detroit.
- •Tarik Skubal faces Tigers less than a month after trade.
- •Skubal has a 2.91 ERA this season.
- •He boasts a 2.67 ERA at Comerica Park in 77 appearances.
- •The game begins at 6:40 p.m. ET with Drew Anderson pitching for Detroit.
- •Familiarity exists between Skubal and his former teammates.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Gets Emotional During Tigers Tribute at Comerica Park
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Hinch Makes Emotional Admission Before Tarik Skubal Faces Tigers
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Gets Honest About Emotional Tigers Homecoming
"Tarik Skubal became emotional as the Detroit Tigers played a video tribute and fans gave their former ace a warm ovation before Friday night’s game.
"Tarik Skubal opened up about the emotions of returning to Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers less than a month after his trade.
"A.J. Hinch opened up about Tarik Skubal's emotional return to Comerica Park only 27 days after the Tigers traded their former ace.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:54 PMTarik Skubal Gets Emotional During Tigers Tribute at Comerica Park
Tarik Skubal became emotional as the Detroit Tigers played a video tribute and fans gave their former ace a warm ovation before Friday night’s game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:33 PMA.J. Hinch Makes Emotional Admission Before Tarik Skubal Faces Tigers
A.J. Hinch opened up about Tarik Skubal's emotional return to Comerica Park only 27 days after the Tigers traded their former ace.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:08 PMTarik Skubal Gets Honest About Emotional Tigers Homecoming
Tarik Skubal opened up about the emotions of returning to Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers less than a month after his trade.
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