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Pete Crow-Armstrong steals home for Cubs walk-off win over Blue Jays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong steals home for Cubs walk-off win over Blue Jays

Summary

Pete Crow-Armstrong secured a walk-off victory for the Chicago Cubs against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 7, stealing home in the 11th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 win. The game was tied 2-2 with Crow-Armstrong on second base when he advanced to third and scored following a throwing error. The Cubs improved to 67-49, sitting second in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Brewers. Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised Crow-Armstrong's versatile skills in all facets of the game, contributing to the ongoing discussion about his candidacy for the NL MVP award. Chicago will face the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series starting Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs defeat Blue Jays 3-2 in 11 innings.
•Crow-Armstrong's steal led to the walk-off win.
•Cubs improve to 67-49, second in NL Central.
•Manager Counsell emphasizes Crow-Armstrong's game versatility.
•Cubs start a three-game series against the Royals Friday.

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9:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Let Me Know When Shohei Ohtani Does This” – Fans Heat Up MVP Debate After Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Game-Winning Steal

What they're saying

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The NL MVP debate heated up once again after Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered another exceptional night for the Cubs, securing a walk-off win in the 11th against the Blue Jays with a game-winning steal. The game was tied 2-2 in the 11th, with Michael Busch at the plate, a runner on first, and Crow-Armstrong at second.
— Yahoo Sports

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