Tarik Skubal to Make First Start of Second Half on Sunday
Tarik Skubal will make his first start of the second half of the season this Sunday in the series finale on the road against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park, per the Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Right-hander Reese Olson will kick off the second half in Friday's series opener in Texas, while the team has listed their starter for Saturday as to be determined. Skubal's final start in the first half was perhaps one of his worst all year, as he gave up four earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out five in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. Last year's American League Cy Young winner also allowed two earned runs on three hits in just an inning of work in Tuesday's All-Star game, so he's not exactly going into the second half on a high note. Still, Skubal remains one of the best pitchers in the game and will be facing a Rangers offense that ranks 25th in OPS (.676).
Source: Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Detroit Tigers left-hander Source: Detroit News - Chris McCosky

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