Not: JP Sears gets rocked by division rivals Altuve’s home runs had to come off someone, and that someone was Sears. Sears only managed to strike out one hitter while giving up 10 hits, nine runs, and three home runs in Houston’s 11-1 pummeling of the A’s.

The Tigers months ago tried to lock up the game’s best pitcher, Tarik Skubal. But word is, the sides are “not close” to a deal.

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.

The Detroit Tigers would not be at the top of the American League Central without their Cy Young pitcher, Tarik Skubal.

Advice from Greg Maddux to Tarik Skubal? "I would encourage not only him, but all the pitchers to always make an honest effort to try to get better."

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Tarik Skubal strikes out Bobby Witt Jr. in the bottom of the 1st inning, notching his first strikeout of the game against the Royals

The Royals started veteran righty journeyman Michael Wacha, having another impressive season. He was coming off of a rough outing his last time out, giving up 4 runs in 5 innings against the Minnesota Twins.