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Tigers Beat Cubs 5-1, Stay 4½ Games Back

7/23/2026

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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1 at Wrigley Field on July 22, 2026.
Starter Keider Montero (RHP) allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings and struck out eight.
Lee’s 389-foot three-run homer, Torkelson’s 19th tying the game, and McKinstry’s ninth-inning double produced Detroit’s runs.
Manager A.J. Hinch announced a bullpen and rotation after Jack Flaherty’s 15-day injured-list move, leaving Detroit 4½ games behind the AL third wild-card with a 26-16 record.

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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1 at Wrigley Field on July 22, 2026.
Starter Keider Montero (RHP) allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings and struck out eight.
Lee’s 389-foot three-run homer, Torkelson’s 19th tying the game, and McKinstry’s ninth-inning double produced Detroit’s runs.
Manager A.J. Hinch announced a bullpen and rotation after Jack Flaherty’s 15-day injured-list move, leaving Detroit 4½ games behind the AL third wild-card with a 26-16 record.