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Tigers' Tarik Skubal reveals text he sent to David Fry after scary hit by pitch

The Detroit Tigers ’ September struggles continued Tuesday night, dropping their seventh straight game and ninth in their last 10. But amid another defeat to the Cleveland Guardians , Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal showed a measure of perspective.

During a chaotic sixth inning in which Cleveland scored three runs without a ball leaving the infield, Guardians designated hitter David Fry was struck in the face by a 99-mph fastball from Skubal. Fry left the game immediately with assistance from the Guardians’ medical staff.

Afterward, Skubal expressed concern and said he had already reached out to Fry.

“I’ve already reached out to him. I’m sure his phone’s blowing up. I just wan

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