Gage Jump leads Athletics to 2-1 win over Cubs at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Oakland Athletics secured a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 2, 2026, with an impressive pitching performance from rookie Gage Jump. Jump pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one run and striking out five, helping the A's snap a losing streak. Nick Kurtz homered to tie the game, while Zack Gelof's RBI single provided the go-ahead run. The bullpen closed out the game, with Hogan Harris getting the final out to secure the win. The series continues on June 3 with Jeffrey Springs set to pitch for Oakland.
- •Gage Jump allowed one run over seven innings with five strikeouts.
- •Nick Kurtz hit his 11th home run to tie the game.
- •Zack Gelof provided the go-ahead run with a two-out RBI single.
- •The Athletics snapped a losing streak with this victory.
- •The series continues with Jeffrey Springs scheduled to start for Oakland.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Jump Dominant As Athletics Beat Cubs 2-1
"A dominant outing from our rookie starting pitcher tonight
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