The Detroit Tigers secured an 8-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by homers from Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, and rookie Trey Sweeney, who celebrated his first career home run. This win marked the Tigers' seventh in their last nine games, showcasing the effectiveness of their youth movement with several rookies making significant contributions. Despite a two-run homer from Christian Bethancourt for the Cubs, they struggled offensively, leaving six runners on base. The game featured strong pitching from the Tigers, who collectively struck out ten Cubs batters without issuing a walk. The series is now tied 1-1, with the final game set to take place on Thursday. The Cubs aim to bounce back from their recent offensive struggles as they prepare for the decisive matchup.