Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers left-hander, won the AL Cy Young Award unanimously with 30 first-place votes after a standout season as the AL’s pitching Triple Crown winner on his 28th birthday. Skubal anchored the Tigers’ rotation, leading them to a wild-card playoff bid with an 18-4 record, 2.39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts. Despite an unusual path to stardom from Seattle University, Skubal’s success has put him in a strong position for a potential long-term contract extension despite having Scott Boras as his agent.
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Injury causes Misiorowski to exit debut for Brewers after holding Cards hitless through 5 innings
In his highly anticipated major league debut, Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski exited after slipping on the mound while holding the St. Louis Cardinals hitless through five innings, leading 6-0 at the time. The 23-year-old struck out five and showcased elite velocity, reaching 100 mph with several pitches, before Nick Mears took over on the mound. More Context
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