This was a franchise that lacked support behind Tarik Skubal in the postseason last year, and it ended up dooming them. The Tigers know that they are going to receive excellent performances from Skubal,

In the year, Flaherty has a 4.76 ERA, a 6-12 record, 153 strikeouts, and a 1.31 WHIP, 20 home runs, and 114 hits in 124.2 innings pitched in 24 starts. Compared to a year ago, when he had a 3.17 ERA between the Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, this season has been a frustrating and disappointing one for Flaherty and the Tigers.

Jack Flaherty had a disastrous, five-run fifth inning as the White Sox slogged their way past the Tigers, 9-6, on Tuesday night.