Jose Caballero's two-run homer lifts Yankees over Cubs 2-1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Jose Caballero hit a two-run homer, and Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth as the New York Yankees secured a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 2. Caballero's homer, which ended an 18-game drought, gave the Yankees an early lead. Gerrit Cole allowed one run and struck out five in his 5.2 innings of work, receiving solid relief from Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn, and David Bednar. The Yankees wrap up their three-game series with this win, taking two of three against the Cubs. They will next face the St. Louis Cardinals starting Monday.
- •Caballero's homer gave Yankees a 2-0 lead in the third inning.
- •Cole pitched 5.2 innings, allowing one run on four hits.
- •Yankees' bullpen combined for 3.1 scoreless innings.
- •Cubs managed one run from an RBI single by Michael Busch.
- •Next, the Yankees face the Cardinals on August 3.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Caballero homers, Cole pitches into 6th and gets bullpen help as Yankees edge Cubs 2-1
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Caballero's two-run homer the difference in Yankees' 2-1 win over Cubs
"José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday. New York got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from relievers Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar to take two of three at Wrigley Field.
"The Yankees won Sunday's rubber match against the Chicago Cubs by a score of 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:27 PMCaballero homers, Cole pitches into 6th and gets bullpen help as Yankees edge Cubs 2-1
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday. New York got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from relievers Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar to take two of three at Wrigley Field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:10 PMJose Caballero's two-run homer the difference in Yankees' 2-1 win over Cubs
The Yankees won Sunday's rubber match against the Chicago Cubs by a score of 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
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