Keider Montero leads Tigers past Cubs to secure road series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Keider Montero struck out eight batters and allowed only one run in 5⅓ innings to guide the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 22. Hao-Yu Lee hit a three-run homer, his fifth of the season, contributing significantly to the Tigers' offense. The victory marks the Tigers' fourth consecutive road series win and improves their record to 48-54. Since June 1, they have gone 26-16, placing them 4½ games behind the third wild-card spot in the American League. The Tigers will return home for a seven-game homestand, starting with four games against the Kansas City Royals.
- •Tigers finish their post-All-Star road trip 4-2.
- •Lee's three-run homer helped secure the win.
- •Tigers have won 13 of their last 18 games.
- •Montero's eight strikeouts came without any walks.
- •Next game is against the Royals at home on July 24.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Keider Montero mows down Cubs as Tigers take series in Chicago
"Detroit Tigers score: Keider Montero struck out eight Cubs while allowing just one run as the Tigers finished their post-All-Star road trip 4-2.
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