With Skubal leading the rotation, Detroit has jumped to the top of the American League. The Tigers sit at 56-34, holding a 12.5-game lead in the AL Central. They’ve become one of the most balanced teams in the league, and with their ace firing on all cylinders, they look poised for a deep playoff push.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Detroit Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Joins Elite Company Against Guardians . The Detroit Tigers were able to sweep their series against the Cleveland Guardians with their ace on the mound.

Detroit's ace pitched 10 scoreless innings against Cleveland and got plenty of help from his teammates along the way.