Hinch: Skubal start never in doubt for Detroit
Tigers skipper A.J. Hinch publicly confirmed Tarik Skubal's start was always the plan, quelling any speculation about his availability.
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that pitching Tarik Skubal today was never in question. The comment, reported by Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck, suggests there was outside speculation or concern about Skubal's availability that Hinch moved to address. The confirmation signals Skubal is on schedule and healthy enough to take the mound as planned.
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