D-backs Shutout Tigers, Gallen Outduels Skubal

0:00On April 2nd, Arizona Diamondbacks just swept the Detroit Tigers in the 3-game series, capping it with the one-nothing shut-out win on Wednesday. Zach Gallon outpitched two-time AL-SY young winner, Tarek Skubal, in a classic duel, while Corbin Carroll smashed a solo homer in the first to provide. All the offense needed. Gallon wins six strong innings, scattering four hits and fending two on just 88 pitches. Skubal, usually lights out against lefties, gave up their rare homer to Carroll, marking only the sixth time he's done so in his career. Tigers had their shots to tie it up, like Colt Keith's deep fly that bounced off the wall for a double in the third, and a triple from Rookie Kevin. McGonagall, in the sixth, was sharp defense shut them down both times, with a double-play ending that thread. In the ninth, Jonathan Lewaisica locked it down for his first save with Arizona and just his ninth career. He navigated a single in a double play, then got the final out on the comebacker to seal the gym.

1:01D-backs head home to face the Braves Thursday with Ryan Nelson on the mound, while Tigers host the Cardinals Friday behind Framber Valdez. Pitching battles like this keep the season spicy. MLB news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Cori with the story.