Before Friday's 12-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners, it had been a long time since Tarik Skubal had a bad game for the Detroit Tigers.

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Ace Tarik Skubal gave up four runs in five innings as Detroit lost its series opener, 12-3, to the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.

DETROIT, MI –– A red-hot Mariners offense handed Tarik Skubal a loss at Comerica Park on Friday, July 11. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers, 12-3. Detroit entered the game boasting a league best 59-35 record. The homestand against the Mariners also serves as the 25th anniversary celebration of Comerica Park.

The Seattle Mariners recalled left-handed pitcher Tayler Saucedo on Friday, while right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas was placed on paternity leave.