Cubs overpower Blue Jays while Rays defeat Nationals at home
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2 at Wrigley Field on June 19. The Cubs posted seven runs in the first inning, capitalizing on struggles from Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who was charged with all seven runs. Toronto managed just two runs, both scored by George Springer. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 as Griffin Jax excelled as a starter, limiting damage to two runs. Tampa remains close in the AL East race.
- •Cubs score seven runs in the first inning against Gausman.
- •George Springer records both runs for the Blue Jays.
- •Rays' Griffin Jax allows two runs in five innings.
- •Cubs improve their record to 40-36 this season.
- •Blue Jays drop to 37-39 after the loss.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Blue Jays obliterated at Wrigley
"Toronto pitchers coughed up 16 runs in their series opening loss to the Cubs.
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