The Cubs began a series against the Athletics Monday night at their temporary stadium in Sacramento trying to shake off their Sunday bullpen meltdown against the Diamondbacks. Chicago discovered the best way to avoid late-inning drama is to put up a ton of runs, winning in blowout fashion by a score of 18-3.
The North Siders started the onslaught in the top of the 1st with four runs against A’s starter Joey Estes. Michael Busch hit a two-run homer to right field and Dansby Swanson made it back-to-back with a solo shot to center.