However, Skubal switched up his approach against the Yankees lineup, resulting in the best outing of his young season. Skubal tossed six shutout innings, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out six. Though it's no surprise the reigning Cy Young winner had a strong day, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was surprised at how Skubal attacked the lineup.

By that point Carlos Carrasco had an outing similar to the one by Milwaukee’s Nestor Cortes on Opening Day. The 1-2 punch of Skubal and the long ball sank the Yankees, 5-0, on a 34-degree afternoon at Comerica Park.