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Skubal Reaches 200 Ks as Tigers Walk Off Astros in 10th

Pitching dominance is steering the late‑August race across the league.

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Aug 19, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) tries to turn a double play over Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) in the first inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Aug 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) celebrates his two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Gleyber Torres drew a two-out, bases-loaded walk in the 10th to score Wenceel Pérez for a 1-0 Detroit win, recording his 500th RBI.
  • Tarik Skubal struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings to become MLB’s first pitcher to reach 200 strikeouts in 2025.
  • The Astros were shut out for a third straight game and are at 28 consecutive scoreless innings, their longest drought since 1985 per Baseball Reference.
  • Houston’s Hunter Brown logged six scoreless frames, while Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest combined to keep Detroit’s sheet clean over the final three innings.
  • Elsewhere, David Peterson fanned 10 in eight as the Mets beat the Nationals 8-1, and the Royals defeated the Rangers 5-2 with Bobby Witt Jr. notching his 100th career home run.