Cubs claim 7-6 ‘character win’ against Tigers

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Nick Madrigal #1 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates scoring a run in the ninth inning while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 21, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.DETROIT – The Cubs came out swinging in the ninth inning. Three pitches in, Yan Gomes and Nick Madrigal had already hit back-to-back doubles to retake the lead. Three batters later, they added what ended up being a much-needed insurance run, as Madrigal scored on a fielder’s choice.

“That’s a character win,” manager David Ross said after the Cubs’ 7-6 victory against the Tigers at Comerica Park on Monday.

The Cubs’ last six games have been decided by two or fewer runs, and they’ve gone 4-2 in those games. They’ve also…