Tarik Skubal showcased an impressive performance against the Minnesota Twins, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory with a phenomenal display of pitching. Skubal's ability to command his pitches was evident as he struck out 13 batters and only allowed one hit over seven innings. He deployed his changeup 41% of the time, earning significant praise as it accounted for 22 of his called strikes. This game marks a highlight in his season, demonstrating his prowess, as he leads the league in called-strike-whiff percentage (CSW%) at 32%. Notably, he achieved a staggering CSW of 45% during this outing, reflecting the diverse effectiveness of his four pitches.

Manager A.J. Hinch commended Skubal's performance, emphasizing the importance of his breaking ball, which had been a work in progress. Skubal attributed part of his success to catcher Dillon Dingler, highlighting their collaborative approach to executing a well-rounded game plan against a familiar Twins lineup. Despite not achieving a no-hitter, Skubal's focus remained on the present, as he stated, 'It's one hit, it's a single. I'm trying to get a groundball the next pitch.' With a rematch against the Cleveland Guardians ahead, expectations are high for Skubal as he continues to solidify his status as a Cy Young candidate.