Yankees secure 2-0 victory over Cubs behind homers and strong pitching
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-0 at Wrigley Field on July 31. Will Warren delivered a strong performance, allowing four hits and striking out seven over 6.2 innings. Amed Rosario and Spencer Jones each hit solo home runs to provide the Yankees' scoring. This win marked the Yankees' rebound after consecutive losses against the White Sox. David Bednar closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning to secure the save. The teams will face off again on August 1, with Max Fried pitching for the Yankees against David Peterson of the Cubs.
- •Will Warren pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, striking out seven batters.
- •Amed Rosario and Spencer Jones hit solo home runs for the Yankees.
- •David Bednar earned his 23rd save of the season.
- •The Yankees needed this win after two consecutive losses to the White Sox.
- •Game two of the series is scheduled for August 1.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees win opener at Wrigley as Jones and Rosario both homer while Warren rebounds
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Will Warren dominant, Amed Rosario and Spencer Jones go deep as Yankees top Cubs 2-0
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees hit two solo homers, Will Warren dominates in 2-0 win over Cubs
"Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees edged the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Friday. The Yankees rebounded from a pair of consecutive extra-inning losses against the White Sox on Chicago's South Side and have won six of nine overall. Warren (8-5) struck out seven, walked none and retired 12 in a row before allowing consecutive singles with two outs in the seventh and being relieved by Paul Blackburn.
"The Yankees hit two solo homers and received some tremendous pitching, as they defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field
"Two solo shots were enough on one of the best days of Will Warren’s young career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:03 PMYankees win opener at Wrigley as Jones and Rosario both homer while Warren rebounds
Two solo shots were enough on one of the best days of Will Warren’s young career.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:58 PMWill Warren dominant, Amed Rosario and Spencer Jones go deep as Yankees top Cubs 2-0
Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees edged the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Friday. The Yankees rebounded from a pair of consecutive extra-inning losses against the White Sox on Chicago's South Side and have won six of nine overall. Warren (8-5) struck out seven, walked none and retired 12 in a row before allowing consecutive singles with two outs in the seventh and being relieved by Paul Blackburn.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:48 PMYankees hit two solo homers, Will Warren dominates in 2-0 win over Cubs
The Yankees hit two solo homers and received some tremendous pitching, as they defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field
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