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Cubs Rout Tigers 11-2 at Wrigley Field

7/22/2026

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Summary

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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 11–2 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.
Cubs right-hander Framber Valdez started and allowed runs in the first inning, sparking the early lead.
Detroit starter Keider Montero made his first July start after five relief outings, holding a 6-5 record and 3.22 ERA.
Analysts noted wind at Wrigley could suppress scoring and predicted a total under 8.5 runs.

History

Historical Context

After the Cubs captured back-to-back titles in 1907 and 1908—defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-1 in the October 10-14, 1908 World Series—Chicago entered a 108-year championship drought, the longest in North American sports. The 1908 victory, highlighted by pitcher Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown’s 2.00 ERA, set a benchmark that still frames modern expectations for the franchise.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 11–2 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.
Cubs right-hander Framber Valdez started and allowed runs in the first inning, sparking the early lead.
Detroit starter Keider Montero made his first July start after five relief outings, holding a 6-5 record and 3.22 ERA.
Analysts noted wind at Wrigley could suppress scoring and predicted a total under 8.5 runs.

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