SEATTLE (AP) — It’s only fitting that the last Detroit Tigers starter to match Troy Melton’s most recent feat is no longer on the team. The previous Tigers starter to do that before Melton was Tarik Skubal, who is now employed by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (52) throws against the Seattle Mariners during first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Seattle. 1 overall draft pick Casey Mize, Melton said he hasn’t felt any added pressure to step up in the starting rotation. Despite Detroit parting ways with Skubal and Mize, Melton is confident his team can still qualify for the postseason for the third consecutive year.