The Cubs look to even up their series in Detroit.

DETROIT — Saturday notes... • ALMOST FAMOUS: The Cubs had a chance Friday night to tie their record for the earliest date on which they won their 40th game. They were 40-16 after winning on June 6, 2016. A 40th win today will come on the second earliest date. The Cubs were 40-24 after winning on June 8, 2008. Their next-earliest date was on June 16, 2001, when they became 40-25. For many years, the season did not begin until mid-April. In 1907, the Cubs were 40-11 after winning on June 18. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53) • THAT OTHER LEAGUE: The Cubs are 8-2 vs. American League teams so far this year. The .800 winning percentage in interleague play is the best in MLB. The Cubs are slashing .306/.384/.496 (110-for-359) vs. AL teams and are ave

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