Jacob Webb blows third consecutive save for the Chicago Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Jacob Webb surrendered a game-tying home run to Jackson Chourio with two outs in the ninth inning Tuesday, leading to an extra-innings loss for the Chicago Cubs against the Milwaukee Brewers. The relief appearance marked Webb's third straight blown save opportunity during a difficult stretch for the Chicago bullpen. Webb attributed the failure to poor location and acknowledged his frustration with the recent performance. Chicago currently holds a 4.00 team ERA, which has risen to 4.22 since the beginning of August. Manager Craig Counsell continues to navigate uncertainty in late-game relief roles as the team falls further behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the standings. The Chicago Cubs have struggled to stabilize late-inning leads throughout the current season.
- •Jacob Webb blew his third consecutive save opportunity on Tuesday night.
- •Jackson Chourio hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning.
- •The Milwaukee Brewers secured a walk-off victory in the 10th inning.
- •The Chicago Cubs bullpen has recorded six blown saves since the start of August.
- •Manager Craig Counsell lacks a designated closer as the season moves into October.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Cusb Closer Comments On Terrible Stretch After Blowing Another Save
"The Chicago Cubs bullpen continues to be a major problem
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