Full Breakdown
Jacob Webb Sets Unfortunate MLB Record Amid Cubs’ Playoff Push
9/10/2026, 7:25:07 AM
Record-Breaking Stretch
Chicago Cubs closer Jacob Webb allowed a game-tying or walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning in three consecutive save opportunities—a feat not seen since saves became an official statistic in 1969. The sequence began on August 22 against the Seattle Mariners, continued on August 25 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, and most recently occurred in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, where Jackson Chourio’s two-run homer tied the game and the Brewers won in the tenth inning.
Season Context and Cubs’ Playoff Position
Webb entered the stretch with a strong track record, posting a 2.21 ERA before the August 22 appearance. Since then his ERA has risen to 3.36, and he has allowed two or more runs in four of his last six outings. Despite the recent struggles, the Cubs remain in contention for a postseason berth. They sit three games ahead of the third wild-card spot and 0.5 games behind the National League’s top wild-card team. In the National League Central, the Cubs are second, nine games behind the division-leading Brewers.
Data & Statistics
- Saves: 9 (six more than any other Cubs player)
- ERA before August 22: 2.21; after the three outings: 3.36
- Cubs record: 81-65
- Wild-card gap: 3 games ahead of the third spot, 0.5 games behind the top wild-card team
- Division gap: 9 games behind the Brewers
Official Statements & Responses
Webb acknowledged his recent performance publicly, describing it as “piss-poor” and expressing frustration at repeatedly giving up homers in critical moments.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m tired of letting the team down, to be completely honest,” — Jacob Webb
- “I'm tired of letting the team down to be completely honest. Its pretty tough to watch every time I give up a homer…It's piss-poor,” — Jacob Webb
