Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning in Detroit on Sunday. (AP photo)

More inside: Detroit Tigers pull out stirring win in 10th inning Saturday. Page 6B

———————

DETROIT — Kyle Hendricks took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sunday.

Hendricks (3-4) allowed eight hits and struck out a season-high eight in eight-plus innings without allowing a walk.

“When I threw my last bullpen a couple days ago, everything felt really sharp and I was able to put my pitches where I wanted them,” he said. “That gave me a lot of confidence coming into today.”

Hendricks left after Harold Castro and Miguel Cabrera started the ninth with singles.

“Our bullpen has been grinding and we had to use them when we went extra innings yesterday,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “When you do that, you are counting on your top guy to give you some distance and that’s exactly what Kyle did for us today. He was great — he just floated a couple changeups in the ninth.”

Dan Winkler appeared to get Jonathan Schoop to hit into a game-ending double play with runners on the corners, but the call at first was overturned after a review, allowing Detroit to score its only run.

“Our guys get to play all nine innings, and I’m proud of the way they fight to the end,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “But we wanted to win this game and win the series, and we didn’t get that done.”

Ian Happ had three hits, including a homer, and was aggressive on the bases for the Cubs.

Matthew Boyd (2-4) gave up four earned runs in six innings. He is 0-3 in his last five starts.