Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) hands the ball to manager A.J. Hinch (14) for pitching change against Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal handed the ball to manager A.J. Hinch to facilitate a pitching change. This event occurred during the seventh inning of a game played against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit. The transition between the pitcher and the manager took place as part of the game's strategic progression, marking the end of Skubal's appearance on the mound for the Detroit Tigers during this specific matchup.