Game Thread #114 (2): 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. On a hanging fastball with a little Chi-Town wind for the assist, Nicholas Castellanos took it over the right field wall, just over the basket, on a fastball up by Chris Bassitt. It didn’t take long for the Athletics to demonstrate their hitting prowess when Marcus Semien hit the 176^th team home run of 2019, scoring Profar. The A’s are leading 2-1. Going into the 4^th.

You can find Thread #1 here: https://www.athleticsnation.com/2019/8/5/20756146/game-thread-114-athletics-at-cubs