AL-leading Tigers (41-23) host Cubs June 6 after a 3-2 loss to White Sox. Tarik Skubal's historic K/BB ratio continues. Can Detroit bounce back at home?
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What a time to be a Detroit Tigers fan! Fresh off a road trip and still holding the best record in the American League at a stellar 41-23, our Tigers are back at Comerica Park tonight, ready to unleash the fury on the Chicago Cubs. While yesterday's extra-inning heartbreaker against the White Sox stung, the bigger picture shows a team that's been the best in baseball for a long, long time.
Tarik Skubal's 13.14 K/BB ratio? If he keeps this up, it's not just Cy Young worthy, it's historically unprecedented.
The boys are back in town! After splitting a four-game set with the Chicago White Sox, a series that unfortunately ended on a sour note with a 3-2 walk-off loss in 10 innings yesterday thanks to Tim Elko's heroics for the Sox, it's time to defend home turf. Despite that stumble, let's not lose sight of the incredible run this team is on. We're talking a 67-33 record over their last 100 games – a .670 winning percentage that's the envy of Major League Baseball. That kind of sustained excellence is what championship dreams are built on, and with a 21-8 record at Comerica, the home-field advantage is very real.
Speaking of excellence, can we just take a moment to appreciate Tarik Skubal? Last year's AL Cy Young winner isn't just resting on his laurels; he's somehow gotten *even better*. Through this point in 2025, Skubal is putting up video game numbers: a 10-2 record, a minuscule 2.22 ERA, and an eye-popping 149 strikeouts to just 14 walks. That strikeout-to-walk ratio of 13.14? If the season ended today, it would be the best mark *ever* for a qualified starting pitcher. We are witnessing something truly special every time he takes the mound. He's not just pitching; he's performing surgery on opposing lineups.
Tonight, the focus shifts to Reese Olson, who is expected to get the start against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Olson has been a solid and effective arm for the Tigers this season, and he'll be looking to set the tone for this crucial series. The Cubs will be a tough test, but with the Tigers playing with such confidence, especially at home, this has all the makings of a fantastic Friday night fight at the ballpark. Let's get behind Olson and the offense and start this homestand off with a big W!
The stage is set for an exciting weekend of baseball at Comerica Park. With Olson on the hill tonight and the team playing with incredible confidence, let's hope the Tigers can pounce on the Cubs and remind everyone why they're the kings of the American League. Go Get 'Em, Tigers!
