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Blue Jays Visit Cubs Seeking to Extend Road Win Streak
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Chicago Cubs on Friday aiming to extend their three-game road winning streak, with both teams hampered by significant injury lists. The matchup features contrasting pitching—Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman against Cubs pitcher Ben Brown—in the teams' first meeting of the season.
Quick Facts
Who
Toronto Blue Jays
What
Blue Jays visit Cubs to continue road win streak
When
Friday, June 20, 2026
Where
Chicago
- Blue Jays visit Cubs to continue road win streak
- First season matchup between teams
- Both teams dealing with multiple injuries
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Chicago Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays will attempt to maintain their three-game road winning streak when they travel to Chicago to face the Cubs on Friday at 2:20 p.m. EDT. Toronto enters the matchup with a 37-38 overall record and sits third in the AL East, while the Cubs hold a 39-36 record and occupy third place in the NL Central. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
The Blue Jays have compiled a 16-20 record in road games but have shown offensive strength, going 14-6 when hitting two or more home runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with 12 doubles and four home runs, while Nathan Lukes has gone 11 for 35 over the past 10 games. The Cubs counter with a 22-16 home record and possess a 31-12 mark in games where they record eight or more hits. Pete Crow-Armstrong has been a standout performer with 15 home runs, 25 walks and 37 RBIs while batting .276, and Seiya Suzuki has gone 12 for 36 with four doubles over his last 10 games.
On the mound, the Blue Jays will start Kevin Gausman (4-4, 3.41 ERA) against Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (3-2, 1.74 ERA). Recent form favors Toronto slightly—the Blue Jays have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games with a .254 batting average and 3.80 ERA, while Chicago stands at 5-5 with a .246 average and 3.68 ERA. The Cubs are favored at -121, with the over/under set at 7½ runs.
Both teams face significant injury concerns heading into the contest. The Cubs have 11 players on the injured list, including three on the 60-day IL with elbow injuries (Justin Steele, Porter Hodge, and Shelby Miller). The Blue Jays also carry a substantial injury burden with 12 players unavailable, including four on the 60-day IL with elbow issues (Jose Berrios, Shane Bieber, and Yimi Garcia). Edward Cabrera is listed day-to-day for Chicago with a hand injury, while Toronto's Lenyn Sosa and Daulton Varsho are both on the 10-day IL with wrist injuries.
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Why This Matters
This matchup carries significance for both teams' playoff positioning in their respective divisions. The Blue Jays' ability to extend their road winning streak despite injury constraints demonstrates their offensive resilience, while the Cubs' strong home record (22-16) presents a potential momentum-shifting opportunity. Injury management will be critical—both teams fielding double-digit injury lists—and the pitching duel between Gausman's established experience and Brown's impressive 1.74 ERA could determine the game's outcome and impact division standings heading into the final stretch of the season.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 20, 2026
WireBlue Jays vs. Cubs game scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. EDT