"The Detroit Tigers are closing in on one of the best seasons in team history. AJ Hinch handed the ball to Tarik Skubal against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday to lead his team to its 82nd win of the season. Detroit's American League Cy Young Award winner put together another nearly flawless start. His performance put him in the record books alongside Adam Wainwright."
"Wainwright was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2014, he finished in the top 10 in MVP after one of the best seasons of his career. He put up numbers that some experts thought nobody else would touch. 11 years later, Skubal has stepped up and put together a better season than the one that he dominated with in 2024."
"Skubal's greatness has had Hinch in awe throughout the year. Despite his success, the ace has had some tough starts for the Tigers. However, the White Sox have plenty of young batters that he mowed down across seven scoreless innings. According to Major League Baseball's Sarah Langs, Skubal's start gave him the numbers to stand right next to Wainwright in the record books."
The Detroit Tigers sit among the league leaders as Tarik Skubal delivers another dominant start, pushing the team to its 82nd win. Skubal, the American League Cy Young Award winner, produced seven scoreless innings and tied a modern-era record for 12 scoreless starts of at least six innings. Adam Wainwright set the comparable mark in 2014, and Skubal's 2024 season has drawn direct statistical comparisons. Manager AJ Hinch has repeatedly praised Skubal amid some earlier struggles, and Detroit remains a contender as it chases postseason momentum behind its ace.
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