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Tigers prepare to face former ace Tarik Skubal this Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:10 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Tigers prepare to face former ace Tarik Skubal this Friday

Summary

The Detroit Tigers are set to face Tarik Skubal on Friday at Comerica Park, a matchup following their loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tigers have fallen to 62-71 after losing nine of their last ten games. Skubal, traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers after winning two Cy Young Awards with Detroit, will take the mound against his former team. Tigers players have expressed mixed feelings about the matchup, with Colt Keith anticipating a competitive game filled with friendly banter. Since joining the Dodgers, Skubal has a 3.38 ERA over four starts.

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•Tigers lost nine of their last 10 games.
•Skubal traded to Dodgers for prospects after contract talks stalled.
•Skubal has 1-2 record with 3.38 ERA since joining Dodgers.
•Colt Keith expects a competitive atmosphere against Skubal.
•Game scheduled for Friday at Comerica Park.

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1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Players Reveal How They Really Feel About Facing Tarik Skubal

What they're saying

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The Detroit Tigers are in free-fall mode now, having lost nine of their last 10 games following Wednesday’s setback at Comerica Park against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of their series; they’re now 62-71.As soon as that series concludes, the Tigers will welcome the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to […] The post Tigers Players Reveal How They Really Feel About Facing Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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