Tigers beat Cubs 3-1 as Skubal and Torkelson spark win

The Detroit Tigers electrified Comerica Park with a 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, thanks to standout performances from Tarik Skubal and Spencer Torkelson. Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, pitched 2/3 innings of one-run ball, ending his 21-inning scoreless streak but proving once again why he’s the ace of the staff Torkelson broke a tense deadlock with a solo home run in the sixth, giving the Tigers the momentum they needed to secure their 42nd victory of the season.

Javier Báez contributed with sharp defensive plays, while Kerry Carpenter’s leaping catch in the eighth inning preserved the Tigers’ lead as reliever Will Vest took over on the mound The sellout crowd of over 40,000 fans erupted as Skubal left the field, chanting his name and celebrating another crucial win.

Looking ahead, the Tigers continue their homestand with upcoming games against Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, with Skubal scheduled to start again on June against Baltimore With their current form and a packed schedule ahead, fans are eager to see if Detroit’s young core—Skubal, Torkelson, and Báez—can keep the momentum rolling.