Tigers Daily Report
July 21, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers rallied late to defeat the Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings, with Dillon Dingler delivering the go-ahead RBI—capping the first game of their series in Chicago before taking the field again tonight at 8:05 p.m. at Wrigley Field.
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Tigers Hold On in Extra Innings to Beat Cubs 8-6
Kenley Jansen struck out Alex Bregman to escape a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning before Dillon Dingler added the go-ahead RBI in the 10th to help lift Detroit to an 8-6 victory. The Tigers secured the series opener despite a back-and-forth affair that tested their resilience late in the game. Dingler called it "an incredible atmosphere" after the clutch performance.
Source: Detroit News
Around the Club
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Injuries — RHP Casey Mize exited his start on July 19 after taking a comebacker off the left hand/wrist area, though the team is unconcerned with the wrist and will reevaluate the groin. Source: MLB.com
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Prospects — Shortstop Franyerber Montilla returned to action but suffered another knee injury after just three games and will not return until 2027. Source: Baseball America
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Schedule — The Tigers face the Cubs again tonight at 8:05 p.m. at Wrigley Field with RHP Jack Flaherty (3-8, 4.48 ERA) taking the mound against RHP Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.19 ERA). Source: Bless You Boys
Quick Hits
- Riley Greene leads the Tigers' attack at a .286 clip with a .467 slugging mark, while Dillon Dingler has contributed 19 home runs and 60 RBIs from behind the plate.
- The Tigers carry a 46-53 record against the Cubs, who sit at 56-43.
- The Tigers are coming off a 2-1 series victory over the Los Angeles Angels and have won seven of their last 10 games.
Next Game
Chicago Cubs — Tuesday, July 21, 8:05 PM ET, Wrigley Field
Tigers Daily Report — July 21, 2026