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Skubal Shines as Vierling Delivers to End Tigers’ Six-Game Losing Streak

An 11-strikeout performance fueled Detroit’s 2-1 triumph following an eighth-inning go-ahead hit.

Jul 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Tarik Skubal (29) of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Detroit snapped its season-worst six-game skid with a 2-1 victory in Arlington.
  • Tarik Skubal struck out 11 over 6⅔ innings, allowing two hits and no walks on 105 pitches.
  • Matt Vierling’s two-out single in the eighth off Chris Martin produced the decisive run.
  • Tyler Holton’s wild pitch in the seventh tied the game before Will Vest recorded four outs for his 16th save.
  • Texas summoned Jacob Latz as an emergency starter, and he yielded one run over five innings.