{
  "id": 238261,
  "title": "Pete Crow-Armstrong scores on error in 11th and Cubs rally for 3-2 win over Blue Jays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/pete-crow-armstrong-scores-on-error-in-11th-and-cubs-rally-for-3-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T22:17:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pete-crow-armstrong-scores-error-221737621.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on throwing error in 11th inning",
    "Alex Bregman hit walk-off homer in 9th inning",
    "Cubs in strong position for NL wild card"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Cubs' latest walk-off win cements their momentum in the NL wild card chase, highlighting their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes in high-pressure situations.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/238261.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani star as NL MVP race moves to another level",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/pete-crow-armstrong-and-shohei-ohtani-star-as-nl-mvp-race-moves-to",
        "published": "2026-08-06T15:37:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}