Tarik Skubal Dominates Giants With 10 Strikeouts in Final Playoff Tune-Up

Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant final regular-season start, throwing seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts, three hits, and no walks on 75 pitches in a 2-0 win over the Giants. Throwing first-pitch strikes to 21 of 23 batters and touching 100 mph, Skubal lowered his season ERA to 2.72 with a 0.96 WHIP, 12-7 record, and 186:27 K:BB over 158.2 innings (5-2, 2.61 ERA in LA). Despite the gem, Skubal stated he is 'not really satisfied' heading into Los Angeles' first-round playoff bye.