The Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings on Monday night at Wrigley Field. Spencer Torkelson drove in two runs with a single in the top of the 10th inning to help secure the win. The Tigers improved to 12 wins in their last 16 games with the victory.
Detroit scored four runs in the first inning. Riley Greene hit a three run home run, and Dillon Dingler added a solo homer. The Cubs responded with three runs in the third inning on home runs by Seiya Suzuki and another player. Dingler hit another solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Tigers a 6-5 lead. The Cubs tied the game at 6-6 later in the eighth on an Ian Happ home run.
In the 10th inning, the Tigers loaded the bases and scored three runs. Torkelson's single scored two runners. Gleyber Torres, who was reinstated from the injured list before the game, had two hits and two walks in his return. Dillon Dingler finished with four hits, including two home runs.
The Tigers used their bullpen to hold the lead. Kenley Jansen earned the win after striking out a batter with the bases loaded in the ninth inning. Tyler Holton recorded the save in the 10th. The Cubs had 11 hits but stranded several runners.
The game featured strong offensive plays from both sides. The Tigers collected 12 hits overall. The win keeps Detroit competitive in the American League Central standings. The teams continue their series on Tuesday night.