Cubs secure win on Blue Jays error in 11th inning

By the Editorial Team · Friday, August 7, 2026

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in 11 innings, securing the win on a throwing error after Alex Bregman tied the game with a ninth-inning home run. This victory marked Chicago’s 11th walk-off win of the season and improved their record to 10-4 during a demanding 17-game stretch.

Chicago secured a 3-2 victory over Toronto in extra innings on Thursday, with the winning run scoring on a throwing error in the 11th inning. The game, originally scheduled for June 21 but postponed due to rain, featured a late rally led by the Chicago Cubs.

Alex Bregman delivered a crucial two-strike, two-out home run in the ninth inning to tie the game. He connected with a knuckle curve from Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, who had converted all 24 of his previous save opportunities this season, sending the ball over the left-field wall for Bregman’s 12th homer of the year.

In the 11th inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong led off with a single against reliever Brendon Little (0-3). After an automatic runner, Carson Kelly, was thrown out attempting to score, Crow-Armstrong tried to steal third base. Toronto catcher Brandon Valenzuela’s throw was off target, allowing Crow-Armstrong to dash home and secure the walk-off win for the Cubs. After scoring, Crow-Armstrong removed his helmet upon touching home plate and tossed it into the protective netting before being embraced by teammates.

Chicago, currently in contention for the National League wild card, has now recorded 11 walk-off wins this season. The victory came during a rigorous stretch of 17 games in 17 days, improving the Cubs to 10-4 during that period. The team had just completed a series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to facing Toronto.

Toronto’s Dylan Cease delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings while allowing only two hits and striking out 10 batters. Alejandro Kirk was a standout for the Blue Jays offensively, going 4 for 5 at the plate. However, Toronto struggled with runners in scoring position, going just 1 for 19 and leaving 13 baserunners stranded throughout the game.

The Blue Jays also faced adversity when second baseman Luis Urias exited the game midway through the fourth inning after appearing to injure himself running out a double.

Looking ahead, Toronto is scheduled to start newly acquired right-hander José Soriano (9-6, 3.29 ERA) on Friday in Philadelphia against the Phillies’ Zack Wheeler (10-2, 2.49 ERA). Meanwhile, the Cubs will debut former Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (5-10, 4.38 ERA) in a road game against the Kansas City Royals.

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