Zack Wheeler and Skubal each recorded 10 strikeouts and allowed three earned runs in a matchup of two Cy Young candidates.

All-Star starter Tarik Skubal won his first game since June and Javier Baez homered, doubled and knocked in four runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Zack Wheeler 7-5.

The Detroit Tigers hit four home runs and Tarik Skubal outdueled fellow ace Zack Wheeler in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Tigers (65-47) and Phillies (62-48) have split the first two games of the series and will play the rubber match in a nationally televised game on Sunday night.

Former Tiger Nick Castellanos had a solid performance, picking up two hits while scoring twice for the Phillies. Wenceel Perez was the long Tiger to register two hits, also scoring a couple of runs while driving in another thanks to a home run in the eighth inning.

The Philadelphia Phillies executive offered a clear response when asked about Andrew Painter after the trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies were certainly very busy at the trade deadline this summer. They were aggressive buyers and added bullpen help as well as a key outfield bat. Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader were acquired in separate trades with the Minnesota Twins.