Oakland Athletics edge Chicago Cubs 5-4 in extra innings

Nick Kurtz singled in automatic runner Alika Williams in the 10th inning, giving the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. The A’s rallied after the Cubs squandered a two‑run lead in the eighth, and the victory marked the team's second straight win. Chicago’s Ian Happ recorded his 1,000th career hit with a double, joining a select group of Cubs players to reach the milestone.

Ahead of the series, several Athletics hitters have posted strong career numbers against Cubs pitcher Jameson Tallon, including Jonah Heim (3‑for‑6) and Shea Langeliers (2‑for‑6 with a homer). The A’s hope to capitalize on these favorable matchups as the series continues.