Framber Valdez struggles as Tigers lose 11-2 to Cubs at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-2 at Wrigley Field on July 21. Tigers starter Framber Valdez's performance was disastrous, as he allowed six runs in just two-thirds of an inning before being replaced. The Tigers could not recover, despite Dillon Dingler hitting a home run in the ninth inning. Following this loss, the Tigers aim to avoid losing the series in the next game on July 22. They will send Keider Montero to the mound, while Colin Read will start for the Cubs.
- •Framber Valdez gave up six runs in 2/3 inning.
- •Dillon Dingler hit a home run for the Tigers in the ninth.
- •Tigers' bullpen had already been drained prior to the game.
- •Keider Montero will start for the Tigers in the series finale.
- •Cubs improved to 57-44 with this victory.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers needed Framber Valdez and he let them down in 11-2 loss to Cubs
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Framber Valdez's dud sinks Tigers in ugly 11-2 loss to Cubs
"Detroit Tigers score: The Chicago Cubs walloped the Tigers, 11-2, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21.
"Detroit Tigers score: The Chicago Cubs walloped the Tigers, 11-2, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:51 AMTigers needed Framber Valdez and he let them down in 11-2 loss to Cubs
Detroit Tigers score: The Chicago Cubs walloped the Tigers, 11-2, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:51 AMFramber Valdez's dud sinks Tigers in ugly 11-2 loss to Cubs
Detroit Tigers score: The Chicago Cubs walloped the Tigers, 11-2, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21.
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