Cubs rally late against Yankees, tie series with 5-2 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 at Wrigley Field on August 1, 2026. Max Fried pitched five solid innings for the Yankees, who led 2-1 until a bullpen collapse in the later innings allowed the Cubs to score four runs. Spencer Jones contributed a home run, but it was not enough to hold off the Cubs, who capitalized on defensive errors and shaky pitching to clinch the victory. The win evens the series ahead of the final game.
- •Cubs score four late runs to secure win
- •Yankees led 2-1 before bullpen struggles
- •Max Fried pitched five innings, allowed two runs
- •Spencer Jones hit a home run for the Yankees
- •Series tied at one game each, final game upcoming
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs rally off Yankees’ bullpen to waste Jones and Fried’s best efforts
"The Cubbies came out on top tonight to even the series.
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