Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal climbed the dugout steps, removed his hat and raised his prized left arm. He then switched his hat from his left hand to his right, and raised his less-important right arm. Finally, Skubal tapped his chest and raised his fist.
He did this to acknowledge the fans at Comerica Park .
They cheered for Skubal after Sunday’s 9-5 loss in the regular season finale, as the ace of the Tigers officially won the American League pitching Triple Crown by leading the league with 18 wins, a 2.39 ERA and 228 strikeouts. It’s all but official he will win the AL Cy Young Award, as well…