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Tarik Skubal Extends Dominance with Fifth Scoreless Outing, Joins Koufax, Johnson and Kershaw in Rare Feat

Unrivaled efficiency has made him the clear choice to open the All-Star Game, highlighting his pursuit of a second straight Cy Young Award.

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Overview

  • On July 6 in Cleveland, Skubal delivered seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts to power the Tigers to a 7-2 victory.
  • MLB’s official X account noted his five scoreless outings in the last eight starts, during which he posted a 1.12 ERA.
  • He leads all American League starters with a 2.15 ERA, 138 strikeouts and a 0.83 WHIP that underscore his elite command.
  • Skubal became the fourth left-hander in MLB history to record at least three starts in a season with zero runs allowed, zero walks and 10 or more strikeouts.
  • His sustained excellence has positioned him as the leading candidate to start the July 15 All-Star Game in Atlanta.