PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Cade Horton (3-0, 3.51 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Tigers: Jack Flaherty (4-6, 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.

The Chicago Cubs put on a power display against the host Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Detroit will look to strike back in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) throws to first base to complete a double play as Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers (34) slides late into second base in the third inning during a baseball game, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP DETROIT -- The battle between the best teams in each league won’t be decided until Sunday.

American League’s best meets National League’s best Friday night in Detroit, as the Tigers host the Chicago Cubs in the opening matchup of a monster three-game crossover series.

The Detroit Tigers are hosting one of the most anticipated weekend series at Comerica Park starting Friday that fans in the city have seen in some time. With the best record in Major League Baseball,

The Cubs set up their roster for this stretch against teams robust with left-handed bats, signing Génesis Cabrera last week after the Mets designated him for assignment. He gave the Cubs a third left-handed option out of the bullpen, joining Caleb Thielbar and Drew Pomeranz, all of whom are throwing well.

Nico Hoerner’s success is rooted in a high contact rate and batting average, which have become staples during his seven seasons with the Chicago Cubs.