Tarik Skubal greeted mostly with cheers and smattering of boos in Detroit return with Dodgers
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal was welcomed with cheers and a smattering of boos in his return to Detroit, where he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers against his former team for…
Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Tarik Skubal received both cheers and occasional boos during his return to Detroit for his first game since being traded to the two-time defending World Series champions. The fans at Comerica Park greeted the Cy Young Award winner with applause, while a few jeered him. The Tigers displayed a video montage of Skubal's seven-season tenure with the team and ended it with a "Thank you, Tarik" message.
Despite the mixed emotions, several young fans donned Tigers jerseys with "29 and Skubal" printed on the back, along with a Dodgers hat. As the left-hander took the mound for the first time as a visitor in Detroit, booing fans were heard first, swiftly followed by cheers from the crowd. Skubal's first pitch was delayed due to an issue with his communication device, but he ultimately pitched a 96-mph fastball that was called a ball.
Gleyber Torres then hit Skubal's next pitch to center field for a double, which elicited a roar from the crowd. Skubal subsequently struck out Hao-Yu Lee and All-Star Kevin McGonigle, while All-Star Dillon Dingler hit a fly out.
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