Tarik Skubal greeted mostly with cheers and smattering of boos in Detroit return with Dodgers
Summary
Tarik Skubal returned to Detroit as a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to face his former team, the Detroit Tigers. Fans gave him mostly cheers but some boos, and the Tigers honored his seven seasons with a video tribute before the game.Key Facts
- Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in August 2026.
- He pitched against the Tigers at Comerica Park for the first time since the trade.
- The crowd mostly applauded Skubal but some fans booed him.
- The Tigers showed a video montage and thanked Skubal for his seven-year career with the team.
- Skubal did not visibly respond to the mixed crowd reactions.
- His first pitch was delayed due to a problem with his communication device.
- Skubal struck out three Tigers players after settling in on the mound.
- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said knowing Skubal doesn’t make it easier to hit him.
- The Tigers traded Skubal before the deadline to get three minor league prospects, anticipating he might leave as a free agent.
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