Tarik Skubal strikes out White Sox, trash-talks during game at Comerica Park
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers engaged in trash talk with Mike Vasil of the Chicago White Sox following a key strikeout in the fifth inning on June 19. Skubal struck out Colson Montgomery, leaving the bases loaded, as the Tigers played at Comerica Park. In his outing, Skubal pitched 5⅔ innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, with eight strikeouts. He returned to the mound after a 38-day stint on the injured list due to elbow surgery. However, he soon gave up solo home runs to Junior Perez and Randal Grichuk, the latter marking a rough moment after his earlier exchange with Vasil.
- •Skubal struck out Montgomery with bases loaded in the fifth inning.
- •He allowed three runs and eight strikeouts over 5⅔ innings.
- •Returned from injured list after 38 days for elbow surgery.
- •Gave up two solo home runs during the game.
- •Tigers played against the White Sox at Comerica Park.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Explains Heated Exchange With White Sox During Tigers Win
- 3:20 AMThe Detroit News — Tigers' Skubal, White Sox exchange heated words after fifth inning - The Detroit News
- 2:22 AMmlive.com — Tigers’ Tarik Skubal, White Sox reliever share perspective on heated exchange - MLive.com
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal strikes out 8 in Tigers' 4-3 win over White Sox, exchanges remarks with opposing dugout
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Tarik Skubal trash-talks with White Sox after clutch strikeout
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Skubal, White Sox exchange heated words after fifth inning
"Tarik Skubal exchanged words with Mike Vasil after a strikeout to strand the bases loaded in the fifth inning against the White Sox at Comerica Park.
"White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil took issue with Skubal pointing at their dugout after ending the fifth inning on a strikeout.
"On Friday, Tarik Skubal exchanged words with Chicago reliever Mike Vasil while heading back toward the Tigers' dugout.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:01 PMTarik Skubal Explains Heated Exchange With White Sox During Tigers Win
On Friday, Tarik Skubal exchanged words with Chicago reliever Mike Vasil while heading back toward the Tigers' dugout.
- The Detroit NewsJun 20, 2026, 3:20 AMTigers' Skubal, White Sox exchange heated words after fifth inning - The Detroit News
Tarik Skubal brought the fire, no mistaking that.
- mlive.comJun 20, 2026, 2:22 AMTigers’ Tarik Skubal, White Sox reliever share perspective on heated exchange - MLive.com
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:58 AMTarik Skubal strikes out 8 in Tigers' 4-3 win over White Sox, exchanges remarks with opposing dugout
White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil took issue with Skubal pointing at their dugout after ending the fifth inning on a strikeout.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:31 AMTigers' Tarik Skubal trash-talks with White Sox after clutch strikeout
Tarik Skubal exchanged words with Mike Vasil after a strikeout to strand the bases loaded in the fifth inning against the White Sox at Comerica Park.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:21 AMTigers' Skubal, White Sox exchange heated words after fifth inning
Tarik Skubal brought the fire, no mistaking that.
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