The Detroit Tigers and their fans are holding their breath after ace Tarik Skubal exited Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning with an apparent injury.
Skubal, the reigning Cy Young winner and heavy favorite to win the award again this season, removed his glove and grabbed his left side with his right hand after getting Eric Wagaman to fly out for the first out in the bottom of the fourth inning at LoanDepot Park. Manager A.J. Hinch and a Tigers trainer came out to talk to Skubal, and he exited the game after a brief conversation.
Skubal allowed four hits, including two home runs, and exited after 45 pitches with the Tigers trailing 3-1. He entered Friday’s contest 13-4 with an American League-best 2.10 ERA.
The Marlins cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Tigers.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch on Tarik Skubal injury
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