Chicago Cubs beat New York Yankees 5-2 as Nico Hoerner homered
Nico Hoerner homered, while David Peterson worked 6⅓ innings in the Chicago Cubs' win over the New York Yankees.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on August 1, 2026. Nico Hoerner homered, and David Peterson worked 6⅓ innings, allowing 2 runs on 97 pitches.
Result and standings
The Chicago Cubs scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 7th, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the New York Yankees scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Chicago Cubs finished with 5 runs and a 3-run margin.
In the bottom of the 7th, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in 1 run with a triple. The play put the Chicago Cubs ahead to stay, 3-2.
At the close of August 1, 2026, the Chicago Cubs were 63-48, 2nd in the division and 6.5 games back.
At the plate
Nico Hoerner went 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Pete Crow-Armstrong finished 1-for-3 with 2 runs, 1 triple, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Seiya Suzuki had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 RBI and 1 walk.
Michael Busch finished 1-for-4 with 1 RBI. Alex Bregman had 1 hit in 2 at-bats with 1 run and 2 walks. Carson Kelly collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats. The Chicago Cubs' 7 hits came from 6 batters. They also drew 5 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.
On the mound
David Peterson worked 6⅓ innings on 97 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, striking out 8. Across 9 innings, the Chicago Cubs' staff threw 144 pitches, allowed 8 hits and 2 runs, issued 2 walks, and recorded 9 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.