New York YankeesvsChicago Cubs
NYY 2/CHC 5
Things to say
The Cubs beat the Yankees 5-2 at Wrigley on Friday.
01
opener
Cubs took it 5-2 at Wrigley. Wind was blowing out early and they jumped on New York before the Yanks ever settled in. Solid win in a series that actually means something now.
02
key player
The Cubs' starter was the story. Got into his stuff early, went deep, kept the heart of that Yankees order off balance all night. That's an ace outing.
03
hot take
New York's bullpen has been shaky all year, and it showed again. That lineup is scary but the pitching's holding them back.
04
deep cut
Two teams a game apart in the standings, and the Cubs quietly own the better run differential. That's the tell nobody's talking about.
05
exit
Anyway, they go again tomorrow — should be a fun one to watch.
The recap
The Cubs took care of business at Wrigley, knocking off the Yankees 5-2 in a game that felt in hand once they got into New York's starter and pushed a few runs across. Chicago's arms did the heavy lifting from there, with the bullpen slamming the door and never letting the heart of the Yankee order get comfortable.
New York managed just two runs and never really threatened late. Big win in a tight race, with both clubs sitting a game apart at the top.