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Skubal's Detroit homecoming stirs tears as Dodgers ace faces former club

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Tarik Skubal returned to Comerica Park for the first time as a Dodger, receiving a standing ovation during a tribute video before Friday's game. The two-time AL Cy Young winner admitted he became emotional despite expecting otherwise, reflecting on his seven seasons in Detroit. Tigers manager AJ Hinch noted the strangeness of seeing Skubal in a different uniform.

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Skubal spent his entire professional career with Detroit before the trade, joining the organization in 2018. His final start as a Tiger came last July, when he recorded his 1,000th career strikeout. During his tenure he captured two AL Cy Young awards, two ERA titles, and a pitching triple crown.

Friday's game featured several unfamiliar experiences for the left-hander, including arriving on the visiting team's bus and preparing in the visiting clubhouse. He retired 12 consecutive batters after surrendering a lead

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