Since then, they have allowed only 24 more runs, in 11 games — and six of those 24 came in a single game, with only 18 in the 10 others, including just 13 in the last seven: 0, 3, 3, 2, 1, 3 and 1. The last time they allowed fewer than 13 runs over seven games was July 5-12 of last year,

It’s a weekend matchup of two first-place teams, who both come in with the best record in their respective leagues.

The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers are tied 1-1 heading into their third matchup of the season at Comerica Park, with Cade Horton and Jack Flaherty set to start on the mound.