The Phillies finally broke through against Skubal in the bottom of the seventh. After six shutout innings and 10 strikeouts, Skubal gave up a single to Bryce Harper, a double to J.T. Realmuto, and a two-run homer to Nick Castellanos to cut the lead to 5-3.

In a matchup of two of the best pitchers in baseball, Tarik Skubal proved to be the ace of spades. Detroit’s sensational left-hander outdueled Philadelphia right-hander Zack Wheeler, striking out 10 and walking none in seven strong innings,