Before Friday's 12-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners, it had been a long time since Tarik Skubal had a bad game for the Detroit Tigers.

Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.

Before the 2025 season began, it was difficult to envision a scenario where Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal would put up better results than he did in 2024. As

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal had all his pitches working effectively in a dominant performance against the Minnesota Twins on June 29.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 27: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers smiles after the top of the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park on April 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (Nic Antaya, 2025 Nic ...

DETROIT — Tarik Skubal felt like he gave up a lot more than four runs. The reigning American League Cy Young winner and Detroit Tigers ace delivered a shaky outing against the Seattle Mariners Friday night, something that he’s rarely done this season.