Detroit TigersvsChicago Cubs
DET 2/CHC 11
Things to say
The Cubs routed the Tigers 11-2 at Wrigley Field.
01
opener
Cubs just steamrolled Detroit 11-2 at Wrigley. It was over early. Bats woke up and never let up.
02
key player
Whole heart of the order was locked in — Chicago put up eleven and made it look easy. A couple of balls left the yard.
03
hot take
Honestly Detroit's starter had nothing today. Manager should've gone to the pen an inning sooner and saved himself the beating.
04
deep cut
Tigers are under .500 now at 47-54, and getaway-day games like this are exactly where they keep slipping.
05
exit
Anyway, Cubs are rolling at 57-44 — curious if they can carry that lineup into the next series.
The recap
The Cubs turned Wrigley into a batting cage and buried Detroit 11-2. This one was over early, with the heart of the Chicago order leaving the yard and the Tigers' starter getting knocked around before he could settle in.
Detroit's two runs were an afterthought once the lead ballooned into double digits. Nothing but a getaway-day beatdown at the Friendly Confines.