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Kingman honors Detroit Tigers pitcher, Tarik Skubal, with keys to the city

Pam Wanner5 months ago5 months ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman celebrated one of its own, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, in a special ceremony prior to the City Council meeting last night. In recognition of his extraordinary achievements, Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins presented Tarik with a Key to the City, as well as a proclamation highlighting his remarkable career.

The proclamation detailed Tarik’s inspiring journey, which began on the baseball fields of Kingman Academy of Learning, where he achieved a perfect game.

Kingman baseball prodigy wins playoff

Pam Wanner7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman baseball prodigy Tarik Skubal shined bright and earned the win in his first major league baseball playoff appearance Tuesday. The 27-year-old starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers tossed six scoreless innings, giving up just four hits and one walk while striking out six Astros in Houston.

Skubal, the heavy favorite to win the Cy Young award as the American League’s most outstanding pitcher, dazzled and dominated and positioned himself for a possible shutout before Houston scored off the bullpen in the ninth inning.