Crow-Armstrong's late hit secures Cubs' 7-6 win over Athletics

Pete Crow-Armstrong's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a thrilling comeback for the Chicago Cubs, who defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-6 on Thursday night. The Cubs rallied from a 6-1 deficit with four runs in the ninth, avoiding a series sweep. Crow-Armstrong also hit a solo home run earlier in the game, while Ian Happ contributed with a two-run homer in the seventh. Oakland had taken a commanding lead with four homers, including two from Shea Langeliers. The Cubs' win comes after a tough stretch, where they lost 14 of their last 17 games. Looking ahead, each team has upcoming series: the Athletics play in Houston and the Cubs host San Francisco.

• 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Crow-Armstrong's RBI single in the bottom of the 9th lifts Cubs past the Athletics 7-6