Cubs Dominate Tigers 11-2

Cubs Power Attack

Pete Crow‑Armstrong sparked Chicago’s hitting with a 2‑for‑2 performance and three walks, including a blistering center‑field triple that set the tone early. Seiya Suzuki drew a walk, Alex Bregman was grazed, and former Tiger Carson Kelly delivered a crucial two‑run single to stretch the lead. Michael Busch and Ian Happ added RBI singles, while Crow‑Armstrong capped the inning with a bases‑loaded walk off Framber Valdez, who lasted only one inning for the Tigers. The offense continued in the fifth when Michael Conforto launched a pinch‑hit homer off Brenan Hanifee, turning the contest into a runaway victory.

Tigers Pitching Collapse

Framber Valdez (5‑7) could not escape the first frame, allowing six earned runs on five hits and two walks. Ty Madden, recalled from Triple‑A Toledo to give the bullpen a breather, tossed 3⅓ innings but surrendered a single to Crow‑Armstrong that plated a seventh run. David Peterson (5‑7) for Chicago later dominated six-plus innings, striking out four and holding Detroit to three hits. Aaron Civale finally broke through with a ninth‑inning two‑run homer from Dillon Dingler, his 22nd of the season, preventing a shutout.

Bulpen Relief and Aftermath

Detroit attempted to ease its overworked bullpen by having infielder Zach McKinstry take the mound in the seventh, where he allowed two runs and three walks while throwing overhand. Catcher Jake Rogers moved behind the plate to pitch the eighth, striking out two with the bases loaded to close the frame. The Tigers remain in contention for a fourth straight road series win, though they must bounce back Wednesday night against Jack Flaherty, who was placed on the 15‑day injured list with right flexor inflammation just before the game.