The Toronto Blue Jays let a winnable game slip away Thursday afternoon, falling 3-2 in 11 innings to the Chicago Cubs in the makeup game at Wrigley Field.
The story of the game was Dylan Cease, who turned in one of his best outings of the season. The right-hander dominated over seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out 10. He appeared headed for the victory before the Cubs rallied late.
Toronto scratched out an early run on a disengagement violation before adding another in the seventh when Alejandro Kirk delivered an RBI single. Kirk was outstanding at the plate, collecting four hits, while Andrés Giménez added three hits in a strong offensive effort. However, the Blue Jays repeatedly failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, going just 1-for-19 with runners in scoring position, leaving the door open for Chicago.
The turning point came in the ninth inning when Alex Bregman crushed a two-out, two-run home run off Louis Varland to erase Toronto’s lead. The game remained tied until the 11th, when a throwing error during a stolen-base attempt allowed Pete Crow-Armstrong to score the winning run for the Cubs.
Key Performers
Dylan Cease (TOR): 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 10 K
Alejandro Kirk: 4-for-5, RBI
Andrés Giménez: 3 hits
Alex Bregman (CHC): Game-tying two-run homer in the ninth
What’s Next?
The Blue Jays continue their road trip with a series against the Philadelphia Phillies, looking to bounce back after a frustrating extra-inning defeat.
