DETROIT — The Cubs have chosen not to use a home run prop in the dugout, like Boston's monster mask or Toronto's homer jacket.

What would the Cubs even do? Goat horns? Throws sticks of gum (Wrigley brand, of course) at the hitter? Toss a deep dish pizza like a Frisbee?

There is an evolving home run ritual, but it's a little more wholesome and is only done in specific circumstances. When Seiya Suzuki homers, Pete Crow-Armstrong likes to sit down with him and watch the replay on an iPad.

Suzuki hit 2 home runs Saturday to lead the Cubs past the Detroit Tigers 6-1 and even this “best of both leagues” series at 1-1. Sunday's finale at Comerica Park will feature Cade Horton vs. Jack Flaherty.

The Cubs hit 5 home runs total, with Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw joining the parade

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