🔥 162.8 km/h Fastball? Tarik Skubal Dominates Again in Cy Young-Level Outing

 


🔥 162.8 km/h Fastball? Tarik Skubal Dominates Again in Cy Young-Level Outing

By Jungyeop Lee | July 7, 2025

Move over, mere mortals — Tarik Skubal is pitching on another planet.

The Detroit Tigers’ ace, dubbed the “Strongest Monster on Earth,” delivered yet another jaw-dropping performance on July 7 (KST) against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. With 10 strikeouts over 7 scoreless innings, Skubal tightened his grip on a second straight American League (AL) Cy Young Award.

💥 A Performance That Echoed Across the League

From the very first inning, Skubal’s dominance was unmistakable. He struck out Cleveland’s lead-off hitters, Steven Kwan and David Fry, with ease. Then, facing star slugger José Ramírez, he painted the outside corner with a 98.6 mph (158.7 km/h) fastball, inducing a harmless fly ball.

Throughout the game, Skubal showed unshakable command and electric stuff. The only hits he allowed came from Steven Kwan in the 4th and 6th innings. In the 7th, he gave up his first extra-base hit to Ángel Martínez but quickly composed himself.

Then came the pitch that stunned even seasoned scouts: a 100.8 mph (162.8 km/h) heater to Jonathan Rodriguez. Rodriguez, clearly overpowered, flailed at an 88.4 mph (142.3 km/h) changeup — a masterclass in pitch sequencing.

📊 Final Line:

  • 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 K, 0 BB

Though Skubal didn’t earn the win due to a tight pitching duel with Cleveland's Gavin Williams, his brilliance was impossible to ignore.

🏆 Eyes on Back-to-Back Cy Young Awards

Last season, Skubal was untouchable:

  • 18-4 record

  • 2.39 ERA

  • 228 strikeouts
    He led the AL in wins, strikeouts, and ERA — securing the coveted Triple Crown for pitchers and his first Cy Young Award.

In 2025, he’s somehow even better.

  • 10-2 record

  • 2.02 ERA

  • 148 strikeouts (as of July 7)
    His average fastball velocity is up from 96.9 mph last year to 97.6 mph, and he's relying more on his devastating changeup and sharp slider, keeping hitters constantly guessing.

Unlike many power pitchers, Skubal is consistent. He rarely has “off days” and consistently pitches deep into games, eating up 5+ innings every start with ease. His ability to mix elite stuff with command and durability makes him a generational ace.

🐯 Tigers on Top

Behind Skubal and a strong pitching staff, the Detroit Tigers currently sit at the top of the MLB standings with a 57-34 record (.626 win rate). Their 7-2 extra-innings win over Cleveland only reinforced their momentum as World Series contenders.

As rivals like Max Fried (Yankees) and Garrett Crochet (Red Sox) cool down, Skubal is heating up — making him the clear frontrunner for a second Cy Young Award.

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