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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 5–1 at Wrigley Field on July 22, 2026, in a game that fell well short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Detroit's pitching dominated, limiting the Cubs to just four hits while striking out 12 and posting a 3.64 ERA, though the Tigers' own offense was modest with a .235 batting average and .712 OPS. The visiting Tigers made the most of their opportunities, collecting nine hits and two home runs to drive in five runs, while Chicago managed only one run on a single home run despite drawing a walk. Both teams struck out 12 times, but Detroit's pitching efficiency—allowing just one earned run on four hits—proved decisive against a Cubs lineup that posted a .751 OPS but couldn't generate consistent contact. The Tigers' pitching restraint, evidenced by just one walk allowed, kept Chicago off-balance throughout. This result underscores Detroit's ability to win games through disciplined pitching rather than offensive firepower, a trend that could bolster their rotation's confidence heading into the second half.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
Spencer Torkelson ×3Riley GreeneHao-Yu LeeSeiya Suzuki
