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Tigers Lineup: Javier Baez Starting at Shortstop on Friday Night
- The Detroit Tigers hosted the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park on Friday night to open a three-game series starting at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
- The series followed a backdrop of strong performances, with the Tigers leading the AL Central at 41-23 and the Cubs topping the NL Central at 39-23, making it a key matchup.
- Tigers new shortstop Javier Baez, formerly of the Cubs, started while Detroit's Tarik Skubal and Chicago's Ben Brown took the mound, both coming off notable recent stretches.
- Skubal delivered 7 2/3 innings, giving up one run and striking out six, while Brown pitched seven innings with two runs allowed and seven strikeouts; the Tigers secured a 3-1 victory, powered by solo homers by Spencer Torkelson and Jahmai Jones.
- The Tigers' victory showcased solid pitching and defense, suggesting their strong season form continues, while the series serves as a critical test for both playoff-contending teams.
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Column: Base-running blunder costs Chicago Cubs in 3-1 loss to Tigers on electric night in Detroit
DETROIT — Detroit Tigers fans have been pointing to this weekend’s three-game series against the Chicago Cubs as a measuring stick. A 3-1 win over the Cubs on Friday in front of a sellout crowd of 40,132 provided a little glimpse of why they’re the real deal. Left-hander Tarik Skubal was dominant, and the Tigers came up with several defensive gems. The Cubs played well, but a costly decision by third-base coach Quintin Berry was magnified in a c…
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Tarik Skubal stars as the Tigers top the Cubs 3-1 in a matchup of division leaders
Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday night in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors' best teams.
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