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Once Tigers teammates, now close friends, Skubal and Boyd to square off in Game 2 of ALDS

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Tarik Skubal was an up-and-coming prospect with the Tigers when Matthew Boyd became sort of a big brother.

Boyd 's career was at a crossroads as he rehabbed from Tommy John surgery last year .

Boyd hosted team dinners on the road to help the Tigers players feel connected at a time when isolation was mandated.

The 33-year-old pitcher has made eight starts since joining Cleveland this season .

Boyd led the league in wins ( 18 ), ERA ( 2.39 ) and strikeouts ( 228 ) this season .

Skubal learned the importance of a steady routine from Boyd .

Boyd signed with the Guardians , one of the Tigers ' division rivals, when he signed.

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