The Cubs go for the series win.
DETROIT — Sunday notes... • RUN PREVENTION: In the three games of their series at Cincinnati on May 23-25, the Cubs gave up 20 runs: six, six and eighth. 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, when they gave up 12. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53) • SEIYA SOON: Seiya Suzuki, last 16 games since May 14: .344/.423/.721 (21-for-61) with eight doubles, five home runs, 12 runs scored and 16 RBI. • THE BUSCH LEAGUE: Michael Busch, last seven games since May 30: .500/.609/1.222 (9-for-18) with two triples, three home run