Cubs' PCA leads comeback win with clutch performance over Toronto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Chicago Cubs secured a dramatic extra-inning victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 7. Alex Bregman's game-tying home run sent the match into extras, where Pete Crow-Armstrong manufactured the winning run by stealing third and scoring on a throwing error. The game capped a successful homestand for the Cubs, who finished 5-2 over seven games. Shota Imanaga pitched five strong innings, contributing to the team's overall impressive performance despite some bullpen struggles in earlier games against the Dodgers. Crow-Armstrong continued to make a strong case in the MVP race, showcasing consistent offensive production throughout the week.
- •Cubs win 3-2 against Blue Jays in 11 innings on August 7.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong scores the winning run after a key steal.
- •Alex Bregman's homer in the ninth ties the game.
- •Shota Imanaga pitches five innings without a walk.
- •Cubs complete a 5-2 homestand.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Imanaga
"PCA celebrates his game-winning run Thursday against Toronto, capping a remarkable two games by the MVP candidate.
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