The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday, taking Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Tarik Skubal was sensational, striking out 14 batters in 7.2 innings, securing the win. After a second consecutive Cy Young-caliber season, Detroit's ace got them off on the right foot. Skubal joined an elite company with his 14-strikeout playoff performance , per Erick José Lantigua of Baseball-Reference. Expand Tweet

“Tarik Skubal became the 14th pitcher with at least 14 strikeouts in a playoff game. The absolute record is 17 strikeouts, achieved by Bob Gibson in Game 1 of the 1968 World Series,” Lantigua posted, per X's translation.

According to the post, Skubal had the first 14-strikeout performance in the postseason since Gerrit Cole with the Houston Astros against the

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