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Kurtz delivers game-winning hit for A's in extra inning victory over Cubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Kurtz delivers game-winning hit for A's in extra inning victory over Cubs

Summary

The Oakland Athletics overcame the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in the 10th inning on Wednesday. Nick Kurtz drove in Alika Williams with a single to secure the win, marking the Athletics' second consecutive victory. The Cubs had led by two runs in the eighth but allowed the A's to tie the game with a pinch-hit homer and another run-scoring single. Ian Happ reached his 1,000th career hit during the game. The Cubs aim to bounce back in the series finale with Shota Imanaga set to start Thursday, while the Athletics have not yet named a starter.

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By the Numbers

•Kurtz drives in the winning run in the 10th inning.
•Athletics tie game with two runs in the eighth.
•Ian Happ records his 1,000th career hit.
•Cubs have lost 18 of their last 23 games.
•Shota Imanaga set to start for Cubs in series finale.

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3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Kurtz drives in winning run in 10th as A's beat Cubs 5-4; Chicago's Happ reaches 1,000 career hits

What they're saying

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Nick Kurtz singled in automatic runner Alika Williams in the 10th inning, and the Athletics rallied for a second straight win, 5-4 over the sliding Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. Kurtz extended his hitting streak to five games with his hit in the 10th off Ethan Roberts (0-1), Chicago's sixth reliever. The Cubs (32-30) squandered a two-run lead in the eighth inning and lost their third straight and for the 18th time in 23 games.
— Yahoo Sportsby MATT CARLSON

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