Tarik Skubal made his first start since April 29, returning from an elbow surgery that removed a loose body on May 6. Pitching for the Detroit Tigers, he lasted 4 ⅔ innings in a 3‑1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Four strikeouts and five hits allowed highlighted a rusty outing, and the Tigers left 11 runners stranded. He displayed flashes of usual velocity.

Skubal struggled with command, surrendering a two-run homer to left‑hander Daniel Schneemann on a 0‑2 count in the third. The blast, a 417‑foot shot, gave Cleveland a 3‑1 edge they never relinquished. Manager A.J. Hinch pulled the ace after 80 pitches, calling the start “weird” but praising his return to the mound.

Despite a mid‑90s fastball and usual spin on his breaking pitches, Skubal admitted his execution was off, especially on the missed high fastball to Schneemann. He emphasized personal accountability, saying he must improve to give Detroit a chance to win. The loss drops the Tigers further behind in the AL Central, intensifying pressure on the rotation. The bullpen also struggled, yielding two more runs late.