Detroit Tigers tops Chicago Cubs 5-1
Game Summary
Detroit Tigers topped Chicago Cubs 5-1. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Detroit Tigers's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 4th. Detroit Tigers pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Hao-Yu Lee led Detroit Tigers's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Anderson threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and picked up a hold.
Seiya Suzuki led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Detroit Tigers starter Keider Montero: 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 8 K, 0 BB (81 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.7 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Chicago Cubs starter Colin Rea: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (86 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K (ERA 2.25).
Hitting Analysis
Detroit Tigers: 9 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.281). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Spencer Torkelson (2-for-3, 1 HR).
Chicago Cubs: 4 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.129). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Ian Happ (2-for-3).