The Detroit Tigers secured a much-needed victory against the Texas Rangers, ending a six-game losing streak with a close 2-1 win on July 20. Tarik Skubal, despite a stellar outing where he struck out 11 batters across 6 2/3 innings, was left with a no-decision after being pulled with two outs in the seventh. Tyler Holton took over but allowed a wild pitch that tied the game. However, it was Matt Vierling’s two-out single in the eighth that sealed the win for Detroit, as they became the first MLB team to reach 60 wins this season.

Skubal's performance was impressive, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters, striking out key players and limiting the Rangers to just four hits. The Tigers grabbed the lead early in the second inning with a run driven in by Wenceel Pérez, but the game turned tense as Holton's wild pitch allowed the Rangers to equalize. Ultimately, a combination of strong pitching from Skubal and timely hitting from Vierling proved crucial in this tightly contested matchup.