Athletics 4-3 Cubs (Sep 17, 2024) Game Recap

Athletics 4-3 Cubs: Athletics Take Series Opener at Wrigley Field

Athletics Stun Cubs In Series Opener, Win 4-3 At Wrigley Field

The Oakland Athletics pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the series opener at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.

The Athletics jumped out to an early lead in the first inning when Dermis Garcia hit an RBI single to score Jonah Bride, who had reached on a leadoff double.

Cubs Take Early Lead with 2-Run Homer

The Cubs came roaring back in the bottom of the first inning. Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer off Athletics starter Paul Blackburn to give the Cubs a 2-1 lead. The homer was Wisdom's 25th of the season.

The Athletics tied the game in the third inning when Seth Brown hit an RBI single to score Elvis Andrus, who had walked to lead off the inning.

Athletics Retake Lead In Fifth Inning

The Athletics regained the lead in the fifth inning when Shea Langeliers hit a sacrifice fly to score Conner Capel, who had reached on a single.

Cubs Tie Game In Bottom of Fifth

The Cubs tied the game again in the bottom of the fifth inning when Seiya Suzuki hit an RBI single to score Ian Happ, who had reached on a single.

Athletics' Garcia Wins It In Ninth

The Athletics won the game in the top of the ninth inning when Garcia hit an RBI single to score Tony Kemp, who had reached on a fielder's choice.

What's Next

The Athletics will face the Cubs in the second game of the series on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. Cole Irvin will start for the Athletics, while Justin Steele will start for the Cubs.