Blue Jays fall to Cubs in 11 innings despite strong start from Cease
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in 11 innings on August 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease held the Cubs to two hits over seven innings, striking out ten. The game was tied in the ninth after an Alex Bregman home run off Louis Varland, who recorded his first blown save of the season. The Blue Jays could not capitalize on their offensive opportunities, finishing 1 for 19 with runners in scoring position. Tomorrow, the Blue Jays will face the Philadelphia Phillies and José Soriano.
- •Blue Jays score two runs on 11 hits
- •Cubs tie game with Bregman homer in ninth
- •Louis Varland blows save in ninth inning
- •Dylan Cease records ten strikeouts
- •Next game against Phillies features José Soriano
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Great Start From Dylan Cease, But Jays Lose
"Blue Jays 2 Cubs 3 (11 innings) Two outs in the ninth and two strikes, I figured it was time to open the computer and get on the recap. Boom. Alex Bregman homers to tie the game. It was hardly fair to Dylan Cease who threw seven innings of two hit ball with one walk […]
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