Tarik Skubal dominant as Tigers rout Rays

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Detroit fireballer Tarik Skubal dazzled with six overpowering innings, and the Tigers continued their six-game road trip with a resounding 7-1 series-opening win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Skubal (3-0) allowed just three baserunners -- all on singles -- and faced only 20 Rays. He struck out nine in his 86-pitch stint.

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