US EditionTigers Lineup: Javier Baez Starting at Shortstop on Friday Night
- The Detroit Tigers opened a three-game home series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Comerica Park starting at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
- Both teams came in strong with the Tigers leading the AL Central at 41-23 and the Cubs atop the NL Central at 39-23, marking their first meeting this season.
- Tarik Skubal started for Detroit with a 5-2 record and 2.26 ERA, while Ben Brown, a right-hander with a 3-3 record and 5.72 ERA, pitched for Chicago; Javier Baez, formerly of the Cubs, started at shortstop.
- The Tigers secured a 3-1 victory thanks to solo shots by Spencer Torkelson and Jahmai Jones, a strong outing from Skubal who pitched seven effective innings with six strikeouts and no walks, and crucial defensive efforts including a game-saving catch by Kerry Carpenter that ended the eighth inning.
- The victory affirmed Detroit’s standing as AL Central leaders and set an electric tone for the series, highlighting the competitiveness as both teams pursue playoff positioning.
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