Cubs secure win over Yankees with strong performances from Crow-Armstrong and Hoerner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 on July 31 at Yankee Stadium. Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs with two hits, including a triple, along with two runs scored. Nico Hoerner also contributed with a home run to help tie the game at a critical moment. Michael Busch faced criticism for an error that allowed a Yankees run to score. The Cubs' series against the Yankees continues with Gerrit Cole set to pitch for New York against Colin Rea of Chicago.
- •Cubs win 5-2 against Yankees on July 31
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong tallies two hits and two runs
- •Nico Hoerner hits a pivotal home run
- •Michael Busch's error allowed a Yankees run
- •Next game features Gerrit Cole for Yankees against Colin Rea for Cubs
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Yankees
"The Cubs got timely hitting from PCA and Nico and defeated the Yankees.
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