Dodgers Top Tigers as Skubal Returns to Comerica

60 sourcesUpdated Aug 30, 2026

Tarik Skubal returned to Comerica Park in a Dodgers uniform and delivered six solid innings, allowing one run on four hits with seven strikeouts in a 2-1 Dodgers win over the Tigers. He was greeted by an emotional homecoming, including a tribute video that brought tears before his mound appearance, as fans mixed cheers and boos for the former Tiger. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled him after 83 pitches, a decision Skubal said he understood since the team needed him for a long postseason push. Freddie Freeman’s eighth-inning RBI single provided the deciding run, capping a night that showcased Skubal’s elite form and the Dodgers’ late offense. The emotional atmosphere was described as a lot for everyone in the building, with Tigers manager A.J. Hinch acknowledging the unique pressures of Skubal’s return. Skubal spoke of keeping focus on competing and maintaining control of the moment, signaling his continued readiness as Los Angeles pursues another World Series run.

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