The Blue Jays came out on top in their rubber match against the Cubs after collecting a 2-1 victory north of the border. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh. Toronto is leading the AL East after winning three of its last four.
Michael Busch provided all of the offense for the Cubs after hitting a solo home run. Chicago has dropped three of its last four games.
The Cubs are 8 games back in the NL Central Division behind Milwaukee. The Brewers did not play on Thursday.
The Cubs are home Friday opening up a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 14, 2025