Jacob Webb shines as Cubs hold off Cardinals in extra innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in extra innings on July 30 at Wrigley Field. Jacob Webb emerged as a key player, contributing a strong performance out of the bullpen. The Cubs took the lead in the 10th inning with Ian Happ's clutch RBI double, bolstered by Alex Bregman's solid batting. The team improves its record to 62-47. The Cubs will face the New York Yankees in their next series, starting with Shōta Imanaga pitching on Friday.
- •Cubs lead 4-2 against Cardinals in extra innings
- •Jacob Webb pitched 1.1 innings with one hit allowed
- •Ian Happ delivered a crucial RBI double in the 10th inning
- •Next series features Yankees visiting Wrigley Field
- •Cubs improve to 62-47 this season
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Jacob Webb is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals
"The Cubs had an extra-inning lead, and this time they held it, thanks in part to today’s Superhero.
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