Skubal’s dominant start earns MLB recognition for historic accomplishment

Skubals dominant start earns MLB recognition for historic accomplishment originally appeared on Athlon Sports.Tarik Skubal is in some elite company.

As MLB pointed out after his brilliant performance on Sunday Night Baseball, he became the third pitcher in the past 40 years to win 10 consecutive decisions in a season for the Detroit Tigers, joining legends like Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander.

In the Motor City, that's like the Mount Rushmore of Tigers pitching.

Skubal, who has been on an incredible run, is putting together a career-defining season _ even after winning the 2024 Cy Young.

In 2025, Skubal has dominated, holding a 2.49 ERA and a 1.97 FIP over 6823 innings, with an impressive 13 strikeouts in his latest start.

His ability to generate swings-and-misses and induce weak contact has been a hallmark of his rise as one of the leagues top pitchers.

Skubal's strike rate, currently at 32%, is the highest in the majors and reflects his dominance over hitters this season.Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 17, 2024.Patrick Breen Arizona Republic USA TODAY NetworkOn Sunday night, in his first appearance on Sunday Night Baseball, Skubal went seven innings, allowing just one hit while tying his career high with 13 strikeouts.

It was the kind of performance that has quickly made him one of the most feared pitchers in baseball.Tarik Skubal's in some ELITE company He joins Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander as the only @Tigers to win 10 consecutive decisions in a season over the past 40 years! pic.twitter.com/kttznLlWVd MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2025With the Tigers in the playoff hunt, Skubals ability to rise to the challenge of being an ace start after start will be crucial to their chances down the stretch.

Hes already shown he can rise to the occasion, and with this milestone, its clear the Tigers have a star who can carry them in big moments.Related: Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Sends a Message in his Night DebutRelated: Is This Power Hitter the Missing Piece for Detroits Postseason Push?This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared..

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