What happened: Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal racked up 10 strikeouts across six scoreless innings. He effectively shut down the opposing lineup during his outing.
Why it matters: The dominant performance extends a flawless run for the left-hander following his recent trade. It provides critical rotational stability as the regular season concludes and the playoffs approach.
By the numbers: Over his last seven starts, he holds a 5-0 record with a 2.40 ERA, striking out 51 batters and allowing just seven walks in 45 innings.
What to watch: The bullpen takes over to preserve the shutout effort in the late innings.