Pete Crow-Armstrong scores on error in 11th and Cubs rally for 3-2 win over Blue Jays
Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on a throwing error in the 11th inning after Alex Bregman hit a two-strike, two-out homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Crow-Armstrong singled leading off the 11th against Brendon Little (0-3), but automatic runner Carson Kelly was thrown out at the plate. The MVP candidate then tried to steal third and…
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, securing an 11th walk-off win this season. The victory came after a thrilling 11th inning, where Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on a throwing error. Alex Bregman hit a two-strike, two-out home run in the ninth inning, setting the stage for the dramatic finish. Crow-Armstrong started the 11th inning with a single, but Carson Kelly was thrown out at the plate.
Determined to score, Crow-Armstrong attempted to steal third base, but Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela made an error, allowing Crow-Armstrong to score the decisive run. The Cubs, led by a stellar stretch of 17 games in 17 days, are in a strong position for the first NL wild card. Cubs closer Louis Varland struggled, allowing Bregman's walk-off homer, despite having a perfect save situation record of 24 for 24.
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