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Game 26 Preview: Tigers turn to Skubal to clinch series vs Brewers
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers aim to clinch their series against the Milwaukee Brewers with Tarik Skubal on the mound. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, previously dominated the Brewers in April 2025.
Key points
- Tigers won the second game 5-2 against the Brewers
- Tarik Skubal is starting for the Tigers
- Brandon Sproat is starting for the Brewers
- Skubal has a strong previous performance against Milwaukee
- The game is a rubber match at Comerica Park
Detroit TigersMilwaukee BrewersTarik SkubalBrandon Sproat
The Detroit Tigers managed to bounce back in the second game of their weekday series against the Milwaukee Brewers, earning a 5-2 win behind a strong outing by Casey Mize and Spencer Torkelson’s first home run of the 2026 campaign.
Kenley Jansen made things a bit too exciting in the final frame, giving the fans some José Valverde vibes, but alas, the Motor City Kitties tied things up, setting up Thursday’s rubber match at Comerica Park.
Looking to clinch the series win, Detroit has left-handed ace Tarik Skubal taking the mound. The twice-consecutive Cy Young Award winner last faced Milwaukee on April 14, 2025, throwing seven shutout innings, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out nine in a 9-1 win.
Opposite him is second-year hurler Brandon Sproat, a right-hander who has only thrown 37 2/3 MLB innings so far in his young career, putting up a 5.73 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and a 4.36 FIP over that stretch. Thursday night’s start will be his first-ever appearance against the Tigers.
Take a look below at how the two match up.
Detroit Tigers (13-12) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (13-10)
Time (ET): 1:10 p.m.
Place: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
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Q&A
What are Tarik Skubal's stats against the Milwaukee Brewers?
Tarik Skubal last faced the Brewers on April 14, 2025, where he pitched seven shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out nine.
Who is starting for the Brewers against the Tigers?
The Brewers will start Brandon Sproat, a right-hander with a 5.73 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 37 2/3 MLB innings.
What was the outcome of the second game in the Tigers vs Brewers series?
The Tigers won the second game of the series against the Brewers with a score of 5-2.
