But as the MLB-leading Tigers (42-24) host the National League’s top team — the Chicago Cubs (40-24) — Comerica Park is busy as ever. After drawing a crowd of 41,034 for Saturday’s matchup, the Tigers logged consecutive sell outs for the first time since the final series of 2024 against the Chicago White Sox.

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 7: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Seiya Suzuki #27 after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on June 7, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday night in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors’ best teams. Skubal (6-2) allowed eight hits,

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) throws to first base to complete a double play as Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers (34) slides late into second base in the third inning during a baseball game, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP DETROIT -- The battle between the best teams in each league won’t be decided until Sunday.

The Saturday afternoon game at Comerica Park is going to be a sellout, and the Friday night and Sunday afternoon games are trending that way, too.