The Chicago Cubs held a five-run lead on Saturday and looked firmly in control. Pete Crow-Armstrong added another home run, and Chicago appeared on track for a strong win. But the game completely flipped late.
The Cubs’ bullpen collapsed, allowing the Blue Jays to storm back with three runs in the seventh inning and five more in the eighth to take an 8-5 lead. Chicago managed to add a run late, but Toronto finished with an 8-6 victory.
Reliever Jacob Webb was charged with a blown save after allowing three earned runs. With closer Daniel Palencia sidelined by injury, the Cubs’ bullpen remains unsettled and searching for reliable options. Webb was candid about his struggles after the game, admitting he has been frustrated by repeated mistakes.
Webb, 32, now holds a 3.90 ERA across 33 relief appearances this season. After solid work in previous stops with Texas and Baltimore, Chicago hoped he would provide stability, but his results have been inconsistent.
The loss drops the Cubs to 40-37, keeping them in third place in the National League Central. They will try to bounce back on Sunday at Wrigley Field, with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 p.m. EST.