The Cubs began a seven-game road trip with a seesaw affair Monday night at Comerica Park against the Tigers. Chicago built a big lead only to see a tired bullpen give it up before a 9th inning rally earned them a tense one-run victory.
The Cubs jumped ahead on starter Alex Faedo in the top of the 2nd thanks to some shaky Detroit defense. Spencer Torkelson whiffed on a Jeimer Candelario grounder at first base to let a run score, then a second tally came home on a wild pitch. Nick Madrigal followed with a double to make it a 3-0 advantage.