The former Tigers ace received a video tribute and a mixed crowd reaction before pitching six strong innings in Los Angeles’ 2-1 win.

Tarik Skubal’s first appearance in Detroit since the Tigers traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers was emotional before it was clinical.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner wiped away tears as the Tigers played a pregame tribute video Friday night at Comerica Park. Skubal, who spent seven seasons with Detroit after being drafted by the club in 2018, was greeted mostly with applause, along with some boos, as he returned in a Dodgers uniform.

Once the game began, Skubal allowed one run on four hits over six innings and struck out seven without issuing a walk. He left with a no-decision after 83 pitches, but Los Angeles went on to win 2-1. Skubal later said the return was difficult because Detroit had been the only major league home he had known.

The Tigers sent Skubal to Los Angeles earlier this month in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith. Friday marked his first game against his former club.