The Tigers face a difficult challenge after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers
The Detroit Tigers traded their best pitcher, Tarik Skubal, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tigers now face challenges as they try to compete for a playoff spot in their remaining games without their ace pitcher.
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The Tigers face a difficult challenge after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers
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