Cubs bullpen falters late as Blue Jays edge them 8-6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, the Cubs suffered a tough 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field. Colin Rea delivered an impressive start, holding the Jays scoreless through 5.1 innings, but the Cubs' bullpen allowed eight runs in the final two innings, erasing a 5-0 lead. Despite a strong start and home runs from Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs could not overcome the late-game collapse. The Cubs aimed to recover in their next game as they continue their season.
- •Cubs led 5-0 after six innings.
- •Rea pitched 5.1 scoreless innings.
- •Blue Jays scored eight runs late off the bullpen.
- •Daulton Varsho and Kazumo Okamoto each hit three-run homers.
- •Cubs attempted a comeback but fell short.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6: A complete bullpen meltdown ruins a good Colin Rea start
"That’s one of the worst Cubs bullpen failures we’ve seen in recent years.
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