Overview

• Skubal exited in the fourth after 3.1 innings, allowing four hits and four earned runs with two strikeouts in an 8-2 loss at loanDepot Park.
• Detroit announced tightness on his left side, and ESPN reported the discomfort was near his left rib cage with imaging scheduled for Saturday.
• Manager A.J. Hinch said he removed Skubal immediately after the pitcher reported the issue, even though Skubal said he could keep throwing.
• Skubal told reporters he felt encouraged after initial checks and expects imaging results to provide clarity on next steps.
• The Tigers are 84-64 with a sizable AL Central lead and sit 1.5 games behind the Blue Jays for the American League’s top seed.