The Detroit Tigers shut out the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday, taking the series and solidifying their dominance at Comerica Park. Jack Flaherty delivered a standout performance, striking out nine over six scoreless innings and allowing just two hits and three walks. The Tigers, now 43-24, hold the best home record in baseball behind only the Mets, while the Cubs drop to 40-25 but remain atop the NL Central.
Detroit’s offense struck early with Spencer Torkelson’s two-run double in the first inning, followed by a two-run double from Riley Greene in the fifth. The Cubs threatened in the fourth but were shut down by a clutch throw from right fielder Kerry Carpenter, who nailed Ian Happ at the plate. Tensions flared in the fifth when Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner and manager Craig Counsell were ejected after arguing a called third strike.
The game drew a sellout crowd of 40,343, capping a weekend attendance of over 121,000. The Cubs now head to Philadelphia, while the Tigers prepare for a home series against Baltimore. For fans wanting a closer look, full highlights are available on YouTube..
