Blue Jays overcome five‑run deficit to beat Cubs 8‑6
On June 20, 2026 at Wrigley Field, the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 5‑0 hole to defeat the Chicago Cubs 8‑6. Kazuma Okamoto delivered a three‑run home run in the eighth inning, capping a five‑run surge that gave Toronto the lead for good. Daulton Varsho, returning from the 10‑day injured list, also hit a three‑run shot earlier in the comeback. The Cubs’ bullpen collapsed, with reliever Jacob Webb allowing consecutive RBI singles that tied the game before Okamoto’s blast. The loss prompted Chicago to trade for right‑handed reliever Jayden Murray from the Houston Astros in an effort to shore up a struggling bullpen. The victory marked the Blue Jays’ fourth win in five games and moved them close to a .500 record.