Athletics Need Win in Chicago

The Athletics are riding high after a big win over the Cubs, fueled by breakout performances from Nick Kurtz and Gage Jump, and they’re aiming to keep momentum alive tonight in Chicago. Starter Jeffrey Springs, struggling in his last seven outings, faces a tough test against Cubs ace Colin Rea, who’s been on fire lately. With Carlos Cortes leading off and Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker in key spots, the A’s need clutch hits from the bottom of the order — especially Alika Williams and Jeff McNeil — to avoid a do-or-die Game 3 tomorrow. This one’s critical for their road trip. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8efbb296d074b88c