Game #65: Chicago Cubs @ Detroit Tigers, Friday June 6th, 2025, 7:10 Pm

[biggunsbob]

Top 8th
Skubal still in.
Singles (had Turner 1-2 count)( out stealing ) great throw .
5-4 FC
Single.
Single (1st and 3rd) Skubal cant get Tucker out.
Vest in
1-2 count Deep F-9 carpenter catches it !

 

[tomdalton22]

came home from dinner and found this game is on Apple. **** this! I pay $20 a month to watch and now I have to have more streaming services. Apple, Roku, Fanduel, MLB TV. This is so stupid!

 

[@Stakesarehigh]

Insurance here would be nice

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers 8th
Torres
Jones kaboom ! 374 feet Lf
Greene popout
Tork 4-3

Tigers lead 3-1

I missed jones homer freaking putting clothes into dryer lol.

 

[@Stakesarehigh]

That's how you do it off lefties lol

 

[biggunsbob]

Cubs 9th
Vest still in.
F-9
0-2,1-2, 2-2, foul Single.
5-4 (challenge out call). Call stands 2 outs.
1-2 count 6-3

Tigers win 3-1 Final.

 

[coulomb]

Jami jones! first pitch he sees in the bigs.

seats.

Good win!

 

[tomdalton22]

Jami jones! first pitch he sees in the bigs.

seats.

Good win!

He has 126 MLB at bats and had 1 HR already. That said, great HR!

 

[coulomb]

He has 126 MLB at bats and had 1 HR already. That said, great HR!

My bad.

Ok, first pitch he sees in the bigs playing for the tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tarik-skubal-backed-by-great-defensive-plays-in-tigers-win

Stellar Skubal backed by wealth of defensive gems.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cubs-vs-tigers/2025/06/06/777626/final/box

Boxscore.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cubs-vs-tigers/2025/06/06/777626/final/video

Video highlights.

Tigers 3, Cubs 1: Skubal leads the Tigers to a win to open series

And the new guy made quite a splash.

www.blessyouboys.com

Tigers 3 - Cubs 1: Skubal leads the Tigers to a win to open series.
And the new guy made quite a splash.
BYBTB

'Definition of a team win': Tigers shut down Cubs behind defense, Skubal

The Tigers' defense managed to outshine Tarik Skubal in a 3-1 win over the Cubs on Friday at Comerica Park.

www.detroitnews.com

Tigers shut down Cubs in opener behind defense, Skubal.
Detnews

Spencer Torkelson supports Tarik Skubal with home run in Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win over Cubs

Detroit Tigers score: Spencer Torkelson hit a sixth-inning solo home run to back Tarik Skubal's 7 2/3-inning gem as the Tigers beat the Cubs, 3-1.

www.freep.com

Spencer Torkelson supports Tarik Skubal with home run in Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win over Cubs.
Freep

Tarik Skubal, two big blasts lead Tigers to opening win in showdown with Cubs

Skubal pitched into the eighth and Spencer Torkelson hit a go-ahead home run.

www.mlive.com

Tarik Skubal, two big blasts lead Tigers to opening win in showdown with Cubs.
Mlive

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers Minor League update .

Toledo Mudhens (34-27) broke 3 game skid at Columbus winning
8-3 tonight. Team had 9 hit. Navigato hr. Ennis 5 innings gets the win

Box

Gameday: Mud Hens 8, Clippers 3 Final Score (06/06/2025)

Follow baseball results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Mud Hens vs. Clippers at Huntington Park

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Erie Seawolves. (37-19)
Lost 4-3 in 12 innings . Really bad loss. Richmond stinks .
It a whole organization philosophy. Even as the home team we don’t bunt runner over to 3rd to try and win in a tie game.
Akron lost too. Still lead division by 1.

Box

Gameday: Flying Squirrels 4, SeaWolves 3 Final Score (06/06/2025)

Follow baseball results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Flying Squirrels vs. SeaWolves at UPMC Park

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West Michigan Whitecaps (38-17)
Out hit Lake County 8-4 but lost 3-0. Lansing won. Magic number still at 5 games . Clark was 2-4.

Box

Gameday: Captains 3, Whitecaps 0 Final Score (06/06/2025)

Follow baseball results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Captains vs. Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark

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Lakeland Flying Tigers (31-23) lost again .Three games in a row since
Rainer went down. Clearwater still -1.5 out but Tampa has won 4 in a row and are only -1 out.
Lost 10-8 in Ten innings.


Box

Gameday: Tortugas 10, Flying Tigers 8 Final Score (06/06/2025)

Follow baseball results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Tortugas vs. Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

www.milb.com

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers dealt brutal injury news on top prospect in midst of breakout

The Tigers' first-round draft pick Bryce Rainer is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers dealt brutal injury news on top prospect Bryce Rainer in midst of breakout.
MCBTB

Detroit Tigers SS prospect Bryce Rainer set for right shoulder surgery, ending 2025 season

Detroit Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer hit .288 with five home runs, 20 walks and 33 strikeouts over 35 games for Low-A Lakeland, posting an .831 OPS.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers SS prospect Bryce Rainer set for right shoulder surgery, ending 2025 season.
Freep

One of Tigers’ top prospects will undergo season-ending surgery

Bryce Rainer was hurt diving into a base on Tuesday.

www.mlive.com

Bryce Rainer One of the Tigers’ top prospects will undergo season-ending surgery.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers injury updates: Reese Olson still waiting; Matt Vierling gets injection

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson hasn't started since May 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a 2.96 ERA over 48⅔ innings in nine starts.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers injury updates: Reese Olson still waiting; Matt Vierling gets injection.
Freep

 

[gotime909]

Great win!! Always good to win the first game of series

 

[biggunsbob]

AL central up date.

Tigers won
Minnesota lost
Cleveland lost
Kansas city lost
Sox won

Standings

MLB Standings - 2025 season - ESPN

Visit ESPN for the complete 2025 MLB season standings. Includes league, conference and division standings for regular season and playoffs.

www.espn.com

 

[biggunsbob]

Remember everyone.
Daughters birthday was 6/6
My birthday is today.

Heading to Detroit soon. Someone else will have to set up the game thread today and Sunday.

Go Tigers !

 

[kalinecountry]

SATURDAY SURVEY

Now that Jason Benetti has a full year under his belt and a chance to try out broadcast partners, it’s time to re-evaluate how fans like each of the 3 major commentators. Those partners are A…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

Now that Jason Benetti has a full year under his belt and a chance to try out broadcast partners, it’s time to re-evaluate how fans like each of the 3 major commentators.
Those partners are Andy Dirks, Carlos Pena and Dan Petry.
We’ve got 2 polls today. We’re asking fans to rank their favorite and least favorite pairings with Benetti.

Who partners best with Jason Benetti?

1. Andy Dirks

2. Carlos Pena

3. Dan Petry

VOTE

Who is your least favorite broadcast partner for Jason Benetti?

1. Andy Dirks

2. Carlos Pena

3. Dan Petry

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

SATURDAY SURVEY

Now that Jason Benetti has a full year under his belt and a chance to try out broadcast partners, it’s time to re-evaluate how fans like each of the 3 major commentators. Those partners are A…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

Now that Jason Benetti has a full year under his belt and a chance to try out broadcast partners, it’s time to re-evaluate how fans like each of the 3 major commentators.
Those partners are Andy Dirks, Carlos Pena and Dan Petry.
We’ve got 2 polls today. We’re asking fans to rank their favorite and least favorite pairings with Benetti.

Who partners best with Jason Benetti?

1. Andy Dirks

2. Carlos Pena

3. Dan Petry

VOTE

Who is your least favorite broadcast partner for Jason Benetti?

1. Andy Dirks

2. Carlos Pena

3. Dan Petry

VOTE

Pena is my favorite. Dirks my least favorite. I'm still not a fan of Benitti.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I think Benetti is better than the previous guy we had but not so awesome like many portray him to be. Dirks is alright at times, Petry is decent. Pena is my favorite as well.

 

[tinselwolverine]

Top 8th
Skubal still in.
Singles (had Turner 1-2 count)( out stealing ) great throw .
5-4 FC
Single.
Single (1st and 3rd) Skubal cant get Tucker out.
Vest in
1-2 count Deep F-9 carpenter catches it !