The Cubs continue their AL Central gantlet with a tilt against the Tigers in Detroit that could be their toughest test in the last three matchups. Compared to the putrid White Sox and even putrider (yeah, I said it) Royals, Eminem’s hometown team looks downright formidable. The Tigers are only 10 games under, which is much better than their 52-72 expected record, and they’ve won their last two.
Just like the last series, this is one of those matchups in which taking two of three is the minimum expectation. With the Rangers being absolutely worthless over the past three days in a sweep at the hands of the Brewers, it’s imperative for the Cubs to keep winning these games against bad teams.