Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in the Detroit rotation. Find out why the Tigers' ace is also the best pitcher in MLB.

The Tigers' ace struck out 10 batters across seven scoreless innings in another strong outing for the reigning AL Cy Young winner.

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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal became the first pitcher in the MLB to reach 200 strikeouts for the second straight year.

Tarik Skubal continues to hit milestones as the Detroit Tigers ace attempts to become the rare American League pitcher to win consecutive Cy Young awards.

Tarik Skubal hit the 200-strikeout mark Tuesday night and, for the second straight season, got there before anyone else. The Tigers’ ace punched out 10 Astros over six-plus scoreless innings at Comerica Park, another metronome outing from the reigning AL Cy Young winner and this year’s front-runner.

After some initial audio issues, Hinch, Benetti and former Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang joked that it was Benetti's fault that, right when Hinch got on the broadcast, the Dolphins scored. And Hinch sarcastically agreed. "I blame Benetti for everything," Hinch said.