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Skubal Shuts Down Wheeler, Tigers Even Series with 7-5 Victory

Detroit’s power-hitting lineup backed Skubal’s seven-inning, 10-strikeout performance to level the series for a winner-takes-all finale

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Overview

  • Tarik Skubal struck out 10 batters over seven innings while yielding three runs to earn the win.
  • The Tigers hit four home runs, including solo shots by Colt Keith, Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres, and a two-run blast by Javier Báez.
  • Zack Wheeler allowed a season-high nine hits and three homers in six-plus innings, dropping his fifth decision in his last six starts.
  • Reliever Kyle Finnegan secured his first save for Detroit by retiring the final two hitters in the ninth inning.
  • Sunday night’s rubber match will decide which club gains interleague momentum with postseason implications for both teams.