The Detroit Tigers are set to face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series this weekend, starting with left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Tigers on Friday night.
Pitching Matchup
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Tarik Skubal:
- Recent Performance: Dominant with 89 strikeouts and only 3 walks in his last 10 starts.
- ERA: 2.27 over that stretch.
- Opponent Batting Average: Just .183 against him.
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Justin Steele (Cubs):
- Coming off a strong outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he allowed 2 runs over 6 innings and struck out 8 batters.
Player Highlights
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Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs):
- Impressive season as a relatively new addition.
- Currently leads all players with at least:
- 15 home runs
- 50 RBIs
- 20 stolen bases
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Javier Báez (Tigers):
- Recently returned from an oblique strain that sidelined him for nearly two months last season and part of spring training.
- After being activated earlier this month, he faced challenges with injuries but is now back in action.
Manager’s Perspective
Cubs manager Craig Counsell downplayed expectations for the series, emphasizing that it is just another regular-season matchup. He stated:
"It’s not like we’re going into it thinking we’re going to win or lose based on how our team looks compared to theirs. We’ve got guys who have done things here before. It doesn’t matter what happened yesterday, today, tomorrow, next week, next year. It matters what happens now. And we’ll take care of business tonight."
Conclusion
The rejuvenated Cubs, bolstered by contributions from players like Crow-Armstrong and Báez, are looking to make a statement in this weekend’s series against the Tigers.
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