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Jameson Taillon returns but struggles in Cubs' loss to Tigers in extras

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:42 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Jameson Taillon returns but struggles in Cubs' loss to Tigers in extras

Summary

Jameson Taillon made his return to the mound after nearly seven weeks as the Cubs faced the Tigers. Despite settling down after a rough start, allowing four early runs including two home runs, the Cubs forced extra innings but ultimately fell 8-6. Ian Happ's two-run homer in the eighth tied the game, but missed opportunities in the ninth kept the game alive for Detroit. Three runs in the tenth sealed the Cubs' fate, while Taillon continued to struggle with home runs, now allowing 22 this season as he works to improve his performance.

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•Tigers scored four runs off Taillon in the first inning.
•Cubs tied the game with a two-run homer from Ian Happ in the eighth.
•Cubs left runners on second and third in the ninth inning.
•Detroit scored three runs in the tenth for the win.
•Cubs activated Taillon and added Aaron Civale ahead of the game.

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5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs’ Jameson Taillon returns to start but gives up home runs as the Detroit Tigers win in extra innings

What they're saying

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For the first time in nearly seven weeks, Jameson Taillon took the mound feeling good about finally getting another opportunity to help the Chicago Cubs. Taillon could only watch since going on the injured list June 8 because of his left hamstring strain and as the injuries to the rotation piled up. He wanted to use that recovery time to work on his mechanics and evaluate his pitch sequencing ...
— Yahoo Sports

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