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Blue Jays suffer tough loss to Cubs in extra innings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:43 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Blue Jays suffer tough loss to Cubs in extra innings

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in extra innings following a dramatic ninth inning on August 6, 2026. Toronto led 2-0 but allowed the Cubs to tie the game with a two-run home run from Alex Bregman. The game highlighted strong defensive plays from Ernie Clement and Myles Johns, sending the teams to the 11th inning. Following this defeat, the Blue Jays fell to 3.5 games behind the American League Wild Card spot and head to Philadelphia for a crucial series.

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•Blue Jays led 2-0 entering the ninth inning.
•Alex Bregman hit a game-tying home run for the Cubs.
•The game went to extra innings before the Cubs won.
•This loss puts the Blue Jays 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.
•Toronto's next series is against the Phillies.

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4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Manager Reacts Following Heartbreaking Loss to Cubs

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reacted after his team lost a heartbreaking makeup game on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs.The Blue Jays took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning. With All-Star closer Louis Varland on the mound, the Blue Jays were feeling good about their chances.But Alex Bregman blasted a […] The post Blue Jays Manager Reacts Following Heartbreaking Loss to Cubs appeared first on HEAVY.
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