Skubal (1-7) was charged with the loss Tuesday against Cleveland after allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine over five innings.
For the second straight start, Skubal whiffed a season-high-tying nine batters, throwing 55 of 93 pitches for strikes this time around. After giving up a leadoff solo homer to Cesar Hernandez in the first inning, the 24-year-old straightened things out until faltering slightly in the fourth inning when he gave up a single, a double and a run-scoring groundout. Per usual, Skubal did not receive enough run support from his teammates, saddling him with his seventh loss of the year, tied for the most in the majors. Still, his 5.23 ERA and 1.51 WHIP aren't doing the southpaw any favors. Skubal has a tough battle ahead in his next projected start Sunday against the Yankees.