Rinehart has been a radio reporter since 1994 with positions in markets like Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; Sioux City, Iowa; Dayton, Ohio: and most recently as senior correspondent and anchor for Cincinnati’s WLW-AM.
Left-hander Tarik Skubal started and allowed allowed four runs on five hits and one walk in six innings, striking out six. He pitched well in the first and sixth innings but allowed hard contact. He threw 64 of his 95 pitches for strikes.
The second of three games is set for 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Right-hander Jose Urena is starting, opposed by righty Trevor Williams.
Skubal hit hard
The first and sixth innings were Skubal s best inning.
He sent down the Cubs in order striking out Wilson Contreras looking with a 3-2 fastball and Kris Bryant swinging with an 0-2 curveball. He needed just 12 pitches. It was the inning the Tigers have been waiting to see from Skubal, who has struggled with his command and pitch count this season.