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Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal has stellar outing in emotional return to Detroit

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What happened Dodgers' Tarik Skubal got emotional during his first return to Detroit since the trade, then pitched six strong innings in a 2-1 win over the Tigers.
The headline split The center frames it as "Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal has stellar outing in emotional return to Detroit". The right frames it as "Tarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster...".
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CenterDodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal has stellar outing in emotional return to Detroit

KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster trade

Fox News · Center-right · News report

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 29, 5:08 AM

Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal has stellar outing in emotional return to Detroit

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal got emotional during his first return to Detroit since the trade, then pitched six strong innings in a 2-1 win over the Tigers.

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Fox NewsNews report · Aug 29, 12:27 AM

Tarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster trade

Tarik Skubal got misty-eyed during a tribute video and standing ovation at Comerica Park before facing former teammate Gleyber Torres on the mound.

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Aug 29, 12:27 AM: Fox News joined the source map.

Aug 29, 5:08 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

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