The Detroit Tigers had their weekend series opener against the Colorado Rockies rained out on Friday night, which means the fans are in for a doubleheader on Saturday now that Mother Nature is playing along. The forecast has the mercury rising into the high 70s with very little chance of precipitation and plenty of sunshine, setting the stage for a great day for America’s pastime.
A rare meeting between two interleague foes is the setting for Miguel Cabrera’s historic hit chase as he currently sits at No. 2,999 — right on the cusp of an even number that will put him in an elite class of the game’s greatest players.