Blue Jays Rally Past Cubs for 8-6 Edge at Wrigley

Toronto erases deficit to lead Chicago by two.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 201 min read

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What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays hold an 8-6 advantage over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, having rallied back into the lead. The clubs are trading runs in a high-scoring affair on Saturday afternoon. The action remains live, with the result still in play.

Why it matters: The visiting Blue Jays entered the day at 37-39 and looking to steady a season hovering near .500, while the Cubs sit at 40-36 in the thick of their division race. A road result here would help Toronto bounce back from a lopsided loss in the series opener.

By the numbers: Chicago thumped Toronto 16-2 in the previous meeting on June 19. Season to date, the Cubs are scoring 4.7 runs per game and allowing 4.4, while the Blue Jays average 4.1 and allow 4.4. Toronto came in on a 1-game skid; Chicago carried a two-game winning streak.

What to watch: Watch whether Toronto's bullpen can protect the two-run cushion over the closing innings and even the series after the opener.

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@BlueJays Jun 20, 5:38 PM ET

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Blue Jays Rally Past Cubs for 8-6 Edge at Wrigley

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