Tarik Skubal struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings, Zach McKinstry hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers swept a series for the first time since late May, beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Skubal was sharp, mixing a fastball in the upper-90s with a changeup to keep Reds hitters on their heels. He allowed just three hits and walked no one. Cincinnati's only run came on a seventh-inning groundout.
“Obviously, the strikeouts happen, and that’s a cool thing, but I’m more proud of the seven and the sweep,” Skubal said.) called a good game, I was able to execute and continue to go after these guys knowing that I had to pitch deep into the game,” he said.Ashcraft allowed a run and six hits with two strikeouts and three walks through 4 2/3 innings.The Tigers hadn't recorded a series sweep since they took three from Kansas City May 20-22.
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