In an amazing battle of hitting and managing, the Cubs and A’s battled to the very last pitch in the 9th inning. All totaled, the Cubs were able to fly their W flag, defeating the Athletics 6-5.
Link to game thread #1 is here:https://www.athleticsnation.com/2019/8/5/20756146/game-thread-114-athletics-at-cubs
Link to game thread #2 is here: https://www.athleticsnation.com/2019/8/5/20756168/game-thread-114-2-athletics-at-cubs
Link to game thread #3 is here: https://www.athleticsnation.com/2019/8/5/20756170/game-thread-114-3-athletics-at-cubs
The Cubbies made a statement quickly in the first inning by demonstrating just why they topped the National League Central this last weekend.