Hao-Yu Lee, Keider Montero lead Tigers to 5-1 win over Cubs Chicago — The Detroit Tigers secured a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, capping a successful four-game road trip with a decisive performance from rookie Hao-Yu Lee and a strong start from Keider Montero. The win extended the Tigers’ winning streak to 13 games in their last 18 contests and marked their first four-game road series win since May-June 2025. Manager AJ Hinch praised the team’s execution, calling the game “well-played” and highlighting the pitching staff’s dominance. Lee, a 23-year-old rookie from Taiwan, became the game’s hero with a three-run, tie-breaking home run in the fourth inning. The blast, hit off Cubs starter Colin Rea, narrowly cleared the left-center bleachers at Wrigley Field. The drive, which came on a 3-0 fastball, marked Lee’s fifth home run of the season and his first since being recalled from Triple-A Toledo on June 13. “I was just looking for a fastball and try to get relaxed and not do too much,” Lee said after the game. “In my first at-bat, when it went from 0-2 to 3-2, he threw down the middle. So on the second at-bat, I had it 3-0, and I think the pitcher doesn’t want to give a walk, so he wanted to throw it in.” Lee’s performance was part of a strong showing for the Tigers, who had been relying on backup second baseman Hao-Yu Lee after Gleyber Torres returned from a second stint on the injured list with a left oblique strain. Torres, who had missed time since June 15, was eased back into the lineup, playing in two games during the series. Lee, in his second tour with the Tigers this season, extended his hitting streak to seven games and raised his batting average to .256. Hinch credited Lee’s confidence and preparation for his success. “He knows he belongs,” Hinch said. “He knows he can play here.#chicago_cubs #detroit_tigers #aj_hinch #keider_montero #haoyu_lee
