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Tarik Skubal Says Sharing Mound With Justin Verlander Defies Old Saying

Tarik Skubal said sharing a clubhouse with his idol has exceeded every expectation. “There’s a saying to never meet your hero. That couldn’t be more wrong,” he said of Justin Verlander. Skubal praised Verlander’s preparation and willingness to share insight, saying the experience has already elevated his confidence and sharpened his approach on the mound this spring.