The Cubs (39-23) won their seventh series in a row by taking two of three from the Nationals in Washington. Chicago scored a combined 15 runs in their two victories as they moved a season-high 16 games over .500 mark. Now the degree of difficulty ratchets up significantly with a trip to Detroit to face the best team in baseball.
The Tigers (41-23) made a dramatic run to the playoffs in 2024 and they haven’t slowed down since, becoming the first team to win 40 games in 2025. The offense has been very good with a team OPS of .