Detroit Tigers (48-53, UP 1-0, STUNNING 10-INNING COMEBACK WIN!) vs Chicago Cubs (56-44, DOWN 0-1, DEVASTATED AFTER EXTRA INNINGS LOSS!) | Wrigley Field | Tuesday, 7:05 PM CT / 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs (56–44, DOWN 0-1, REELING AFTER DEVASTATING 8-6 LOSS IN 10 INNINGS!) host the Detroit Tigers (48–53, UP 1-0, STUNNING COMEBACK WIN MONDAY NIGHT!) in Game 2 of their three-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night! This is a MUST-WIN bounce-back game after one of the MOST HEARTBREAKING losses of the season! We LOST 8-6 in 10 innings after we NEARLY walked it off in the 9th! ALEX BREGMAN struck out with the bases loaded! KENLEY JANSEN escaped the jam! Then the TIGERS scored 3 runs in the 10th with SPENCER TORKELSON hitting a 2-run single! DILLON DINGLER (2 HRs, 4 hits, ALL-STAR!) was absolutely DEVASTATING! We SCORED runs (Suzuki 2-run HR, Busch solo HR, Happ 2-run HR) but it WASN’T ENOUGH! JAMESON TAILLON returned from IL but looked rusty (4 runs, 5 hits in 4.1 innings!) We’re DOWN 0-1 and we DESPERATELY need this win! DAVID PETERSON (4-7, 6.45 ERA) faces FRAMBER VALDEZ (5-6, 4.10 ERA)! This is our CHANCE to RESPOND immediately!
Can we bounce back from the heartbreaking loss and tie the series?
Cubs Season: 56-44, DEVASTATED AFTER 10-INNING HEARTBREAKER!
Record: 56-44 (DOWN 0-1, LOST HEARTBREAKING 10-INNING GAME, REELING!)
We’re **56–44 and we’re ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED! We just LOST 8-6 in 10 EXCRUCIATING innings Monday night! We HAD THE GAME IN OUR HANDS but we COULDN’T close it out! ALEX BREGMAN struck out with the bases loaded in the 9th and we WENT TO EXTRAS! Then TRENT THORNTON got injured (hit on lower left leg by comebacker!) and the TIGERS scored 3 runs in the 10th! We SCORED runs (Suzuki 2-run HR in 3rd, Busch solo HR in 3rd, Happ 2-run HR in 8th) but it STILL WASN’T ENOUGH! DILLON DINGLER (2 solo HRs, 4 hits, All-Star) was a MONSTER! We’re DOWN 0-1 and we MUST WIN Game 2!
Game 1 Recap (Devastating Loss):
- Tigers 8, Cubs 6 (10 INNINGS, HEARTBREAK!)
- Spencer Torkelson 2-run single 10th! (go-ahead!)
- Dillon Dingler 2 solo HRs (20th HR), 4 hits! (MONSTER!)
- Riley Greene 3-run HR (15th!) (early lead!)
- Alex Bregman struck out with bases loaded 9th (KILLER!)
- Kenley Jansen escaped jam, got win (frustrating!)
- Seiya Suzuki 2-run HR 3rd (16th!) (we responded!)
- Michael Busch solo HR 3rd (13th!) (back-to-back HRs!)
- Ian Happ 2-run HR 8th (we took lead!)
- Jameson Taillon 4 runs, 5 hits, 4.1 IP (rusty return!)
- Trent Thornton injured 10th (comebacker hit leg!)
Key Stats:
- 56-44 record (DOWN 0-1!)
- Three runs in 10th inning ended us (BRUTAL!)
- Nearly walked it off in 9th (close!)
- Seiya Suzuki 16 HRs, 48+ RBIs (producing!)
- Michael Busch 13 HRs (contributing!)
We’re DESPERATE to bounce back immediately!
Detroit Tigers: 48-53, UP 1-0, STUNNING COMEBACK WIN!
Record: 48-53 (UP 1-0, INCREDIBLE 10-INNING COMEBACK, MOMENTUM!)
The Tigers are **48–53 and they just PULLED OFF a STUNNING comeback win! They WERE DOWN late but KENLEY JANSEN escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 9th and then they EXPLODED for 3 runs in the 10th! DILLON DINGLER (2 solo HRs, 4 hits) was a MONSTER! RILEY GREENE (3-run HR) started the damage! GLEYBER TORRES (2 hits, 2 walks) returned from oblique injury! They’re RIDING MOMENTUM into Game 2! They’re 12-4 in their last 16 games and they’re FIGHTING to stay together before the Aug. 3 trade deadline!
Game 1 Victory:
- Tigers 8, Cubs 6 (10 INNINGS, COMEBACK!)
- Spencer Torkelson 2-run single 10th! (HERO!)
- Dillon Dingler 2 solo HRs (20th!), 4 hits, All-Star! (DOMINANT!)
- Riley Greene 3-run HR (15th!) (early lead!)
- Gleyber Torres 2 hits, 2 walks! (returned!)
- Kenley Jansen 2-4, won game, escaped jam! (clutch!)
- 12-4 in last 16 games! (rolling!)
The Tigers are ROLLING and they have momentum!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field
David Peterson (4-7, 6.45 ERA!) vs Framber Valdez (5-6, 4.10 ERA!)!
Valdez has the better record and ERA! This is Peterson’s burden to overcome!
Cubs Need to Score Runs vs Tigers After Incredible Win!
We scored 6 runs but LOST! Need runs NOW!
Seiya Suzuki (16 HRs!) and Michael Busch (13 HRs!) vs Tigers!
Both can PRODUCE! They need to HIT!
Cubs Desperate After Heartbreak vs Tigers Confident After Comeback!
We’re DESPERATE! They’re CONFIDENT! HUGE momentum swing!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field
David Peterson Pitches MUCH BETTER Than His 6.45 ERA!
Peterson is 4-7! We need solid pitching to bounce back!
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch Keep Producing!
Both homered Game 1! Keep attacking!
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bats Stay Hot!
We HAVE the bats! Need to produce RUNS!
Win This Game!
DOWN 0-1! Can’t go to Wed down 0-2!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Bounce Back and Win!
Final Score: Cubs 5, Tigers 3
David Peterson pitches SOLID—6 innings, 3 runs!
Cubs bats produce 5 runs against Valdez!
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch lead the way!
We bounce back and tie the series!
Two-run win. We’re 57–44. THIRTEEN GAMES OVER .500! SERIES TIED 1-1!
Why This Game Matters
We’re 56–44 (DOWN 0-1, DEVASTATED!) Lost 8-6 in 10 innings (heartbreak!) Alex Bregman struck out bases loaded 9th Kenley Jansen escaped jam Spencer Torkelson 2-run single 10th Trent Thornton injured (comebacker!) Seiya Suzuki 2-run HR 3rd (16th!) Michael Busch solo HR 3rd (13th!) Ian Happ 2-run HR 8th Jameson Taillon 4 runs 4.1 IP (rusty!) Nearly walked it off 9th The Tigers are 48–53 (UP 1-0, INCREDIBLE!) Dillon Dingler 2 HRs, 4 hits (20th HR!) Riley Greene 3-run HR (15th!) Gleyber Torres 2 hits, 2 walks (returned!) 12-4 in last 16 games (rolling!) Kenley Jansen got win David Peterson 4-7, 6.45 ERA Framber Valdez 5-6, 4.10 ERA
Win and we’re 57–44. THIRTEEN GAMES OVER .500! SERIES TIED 1-1!
Can we bounce back immediately? Will our bats produce? Can we escape the momentum swing?
We’re DESPERATE and they’re CONFIDENT! BOUNCE BACK AND WIN!
Go Cubs Go. Bounce back from heartbreak and tie the series at Wrigley!
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