There was a moment early in the game where Skubal took objection to a pitch that Dan Bellino called a ball. It looked like a strike, Skubal thought it was a strike, and it was clear the Tigers' ace was irritated. "There was no need for him to lecture Tarik," Hinch told the Detroit Free Press. After the game, Skubal took the high road"Oh, yeah, I forgot that even happened," Skubal said. Tarik Skubal and AJ Hinch show leadership masterclass in Tigers-umpire dramaThere was very little reason for Skubal to talk about the incident after the game.