{
  "id": 4077230,
  "title": "Tarik Skubal throws 6 solid innings in 1st start against former team, helping Dodgers top Tigers 2-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tarik-skubal-throws-6-solid-innings-in-1st-start-against-former-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T01:33:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/28/tarik-skubal-throws-6-solid-innings-in-1st-start-against-former-team-helping-dodgers-top-tigers-2-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal, the pitcher formerly of the Detroit Tigers, started strong in his first game with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching six solid innings against his old team. The New York Times reported that Skubal allowed just one run on four hits and struck out seven batters. Freddie Freeman, the Tigers' star player, responded with a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning. Despite a mix of emotions from the crowd, Skubal was met with a majority of cheers. Evan Phillips, Brock Stewart, and Alex Vesia combined for three innings of scoreless relief, while Tanner Scott secured the victory with a ninth-inning save, marking his 20th save of the season. Jacob Waguespack gave up one run in 1 1/3 innings. Skubal's first professional contract will cost $205.00 + GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tarik Skubal pitched 6 solid innings for Dodgers against former team Tigers",
    "Skubal struck out 7 batters, allowed 1 run on 4 hits",
    "Evan Phillips, Brock Stewart, and Alex Vesia contributed 3 scoreless innings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tarik Skubal's strong outing against his former team bolsters his new role with the Dodgers, while also highlighting the ongoing competitiveness between the Dodgers and Tigers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Tarik Skubal throws 6 solid innings in 1st start against former team, helping Dodgers top Tigers 2-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/tarik-skubal-throws-6-solid-innings-in-1st-start-against-former-team-4081844",
        "published": "2026-08-29T01:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}