Jack Flaherty pitched six innings of shutout ball against the Chicago Cubs, helping Detroit Tigers win the game 4-0 today at packed Comerica Park.

The Cubs whiffed on eight of 16 swings at the knuckle-curve. Five of his nine strikeouts were with that pitch. Conversely, with the hitters focused on the spin, Flaherty stole 17 called strikes with a four-seam fastball that he was locating on the edges and especially at the bottom of the strike zone.

Fans turned out in historic fashion over the weekend to see two of the best teams in baseball as the Detroit Tigers hosted the Chicago Cubs in a three-game set at Comerica Park. Per @TigersPR on social media: Two of MLB's best teams and fanbases came together this weekend,