Blue Jays rally late to edge Cubs 8-6 at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays overcame an early five-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on June 20, 2026. The Cubs had dominated the first 15 innings of the series, outscoring the Jays 21-2. However, in the seventh inning, the Blue Jays began their comeback, scoring five runs. Kazuma Okamoto's decisive three-run home run in the eighth gave the Blue Jays the lead. Louis Varland secured the victory with a six-out save. The teams are set to face off again on June 21 at Wrigley Field.
- •Blue Jays trailed 6-1 before rallying for the win.
- •Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning.
- •Louis Varland earned a six-out save for the Jays.
- •The Cubs' strong start included a Matt Shaw home run.
- •Next game scheduled for June 21 at Wrigley Field.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Jays Mount Dramatic Comeback, Beat Cubs 8-6
"Through the first 15 innings of this series, the Chicago Cubs had outscored the Toronto Blue Jays by a margin of 21-2. Which is not what you’d consider ideal as a Jays fan. Things turned a corner in the bottom of seven, though, and an 8-1 stretch gives them the win and the chance to […]
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