Gage Jump gets his 1st win as the Athletics beat the Cubs 2-1
Gage Jump achieved his first major league victory as the Athletics defeated the Cubs 2-1. He pitched seven innings, allowing only three hits and striking out five. Nick Kurtz contributed with a home run, helping the Athletics break a losing streak.
- ▪Gage Jump pitched seven effective innings in his first major league win.
- ▪Nick Kurtz homered for the Athletics, who had lost seven of their previous nine games.
- ▪The Cubs threatened in the ninth inning but could not capitalize, resulting in their 5-17 record over the last 22 games.
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