Nick Kurtz homered in Athletics' 2-1 win
Nick Kurtz homered, while Gage Jump worked 7 innings in the Athletics' win over the Chicago Cubs.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Nick Kurtz homered as the Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on June 2, 2026. Gage Jump worked 7 innings, allowing 1 run on 85 pitches.
How the game finished
The Athletics scored in 2 of their 9 offensive innings. The 3rd brought 1 run, the club's largest total in an inning. The Chicago Cubs went scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Athletics won by 1 run.
In the top of the 4th, Zack Gelof drove in 1 run with a single. The play put the Athletics ahead to stay, 2-1.
The Athletics closed June 2, 2026 at 29-31, 3rd in the division and 3 games back.
How the hitters fared
Nick Kurtz finished 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Zack Gelof had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 RBI. Brent Rooker collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 run.
Henry Bolte had 1 hit in 4 at-bats. Jeff McNeil collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats. Tyler Soderstrom went 1-for-4. 6 batters combined for the Athletics' 6 hits. They also drew 1 walk. 1 hit went for extra bases.
How the pitching held up
In 7 innings, Gage Jump threw 85 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 1 run, walking 1 and striking out 5. Across 9 innings, the Athletics' staff threw 113 pitches, allowed 4 hits and 1 run, issued 2 walks, and recorded 6 strikeouts.
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Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.