New York Yankees pulled off the upset to defeat Chicago Cubs. New York Yankees entered the game as the underdog, with a 39% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Yankees refused to go away, chipping away at Chicago Cubs's lead until New York Yankees took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Chicago Cubs never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New York Yankees had earned the upset.