The Cubs slugged five home runs and rode a brilliant pitching performance by Jameson Taillon to a series-evening 6-1 win.

This weekend, the Cubs face the Tigers in a crucial series, spotlighting key matchups and hinting at World Series potential. Which team will make a statement?

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, center, argues with home plate umpire Derek Thomas (53) after Nico Hoerner, right, was ejected for arguing after being called out on strikes during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Detroit. Counsell was also ejected from the game.

The squad totaled just four hits in the latter contest, and second baseman Nico Hoerner got ejected by home plate umpire Derek Thomas for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the fifth inning. Shortstop Dansby Swanson hit a leadoff double with the Cubs down 2-0 to start the frame before Hoerner came up.

Nico Hoerner couldn't believe that expressing himself and saying a few 'non-offensive' words to the umpire would lead to his ejection in Sunday's MLB game. It was a frustrating situation on a disappointing day where they lost 4-0 to the Detroit Tigers.