Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch shares a bold claim about pitcher Tarik Skubal's dominance against the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal recorded his latest gem on Sunday as part of a 5-0 shutout victory against the Cleveland Guardians ( box score ). Skubal, who carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, struck out 13 of the 29 batters he faced and made some pitch-tracking era history (meaning since the start of the 2008 season) along the way.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal delivered a milestone performance, throwing a two-hit shutout against the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal emerged from the dugout to pitch in a ninth inning for the first time in the majors, triggering a roar and standing ovation from the Comerica Park crowd as men, women and children chanted his name.

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal struck out 13 batters and completed the "Maddux" in a 5-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

Tarik Skubal tied his career high with 13 strikeouts in the first shutout of his career, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

In closing a four-game series against Cleveland by going the distance, Skubal spared the Tigers' relievers from being called into action, setting up Detroit with a full complement of bullpen arms to face the San Francisco Giants, in town for a three-game series starting on Memorial Day.