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Tarik Skubal hits 101.1 mph in Game 1 win

Original: Tarik Skubal reaches 101.1 mph in Game 1 win: 'Just trying to match the temperature' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal reached 101.1 mph on the radar gun in a Game 1 victory in the MLB playoffs against the Dodgers, telling reporters he was 'just trying to match the temperature.' The velocity was notable for a starting pitcher so deep into a season, and it helped set the tone for his team's postseason opener.

Why now: Skubal's exceptional velocity in a high-stakes playoff start is drawing attention from baseball fans

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• Tarik Skubal reaches 101.1 mph in Game 1 win: 'Just trying to match the temperature' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7656964/2026/10/03/tarik-skubal-mlb-playoffs-dodgers-heat/ # Sports # Baseball # MLB · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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