Tarik Skubal shed tears, pitching in Detroit for 1st time since Tigers traded him to Dodgers
PUBLISHED Aug 29, 2026, 12:33 AM ET
Tarik Skubal experienced an emotional return to Comerica Park on Friday night, pitching against the Detroit Tigers for the first time since being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-time Cy Young Award winner walked out to a video montage tribute before the game, receiving a mix of cheers and jeers from the Detroit crowd before holding his former team to one run over six innings. Skubal admitted the return brought him to tears as he reflected on his career roots established in the franchise since 2018. Despite the sentimental pre-game atmosphere, Skubal delivered a dominant performance on the mound, successfully guiding the Dodgers to a 2-1 victory. The matchup highlighted the complex aftermath of a major organizational trade involving a homegrown superstar facing his former club.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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