The Tigers remain atop the American League Central, seven games up on the Minnesota Twins. The Cubs are still first in the National League Central, four games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. Time: 1:10 p.m. ET

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal lifted Detroit to a 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night in a battle of playoff contenders at Comerica Park. The reigning American League Cy Young winner went 7.

Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors' best teams.