Cubs dominate Tigers 11-2 with a big first inning at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs secured an 11-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on July 21, 2026, in Chicago. The Cubs exploded for six runs in the first inning, with notable contributions from Pete Crow-Armstrong, who tripled and later scored, and Carson Kelly, who hit a two-run single. Framber Valdez struggled for the Tigers, allowing six runs in just two-thirds of an inning. The Tigers finally got on the scoreboard late in the game with a home run from Matt Vierling in the ninth. The series finale is set for July 22.

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