Tensions were running high for the Detroit Tigers as they began their playoff run against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday afternoon. For one day, there was nothing to worry about – and that was because Tarik Skubal was on the mound. The left-hander turned in a brilliant performance, allowing one run over 7.2 innings and striking out a career-best 14 batters in a 2-1 victory. The Price Just Went Up for Tigers to Keep Tarik SkubalSkubal’s next contract is one of the underlying concerns for the Tigers heading into the offseason. It makes Skubal’s contract an elephant in the dugout until the two sides come to a deal, and Tuesday’s performance may be another subtle reminder that the price just went up.