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Cubs manage only four hits in 2-1 loss to Athletics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:19 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Cubs manage only four hits in 2-1 loss to Athletics

Summary

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Tuesday, mustering just four hits, all singles. Right-hander Jameson Taillon delivered a quality start, pitching 6 1/3 innings with two runs allowed. The Cubs struggled offensively, failing to convert base-running opportunities and recording no extra-base hits. Following a brief resurgence after ending a 10-game losing streak, the Cubs now sit at 32-29. Manager Craig Counsell noted the need for better execution to generate scoring chances.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs scatter four hits in the loss, all singles.
•Jameson Taillon pitches 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs.
•Cubs spoil early scoring chances with poor base running.
•Team sits at 32-29 after the defeat.

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4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs manage just 4 hits, all singles, in 2-1 loss to Athletics: ‘This has been a wake-up call’

What they're saying

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Going six innings between hits isn’t a recipe for offensive success. Two costly outs on the bases don’t help either. Failing to record an extra-base hit while being limited to just four total won’t result in many wins. The Chicago Cubs hit the trifecta in Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Athletics, squandering right-hander Jameson Taillon’s quality start in the process. Any momentum the Cubs hoped to ...
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