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Dansby Swanson's Homer Fuels Cubs' Rout of A's
Swanson's Blast Highlights Chicago's Offensive Outburst
Dansby Swanson's towering home run in the fifth inning proved to be the decisive blow in the Chicago Cubs' 9-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Swanson's solo shot marked his second homer of the season and gave the Cubs a comfortable 4-0 lead at the time.
Offensive Onslaught Powers Cubs to Victory
The Cubs' offense came alive against A's starter Cole Irvin, who allowed four runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings. Patrick Wisdom added a two-run double in the first inning, and Ian Happ drove in two more with a single in the third.
Meanwhile, the Cubs' pitching staff turned in a solid performance, limiting the A's to just two runs on six hits. Starter Keegan Thompson allowed one run on four hits in five innings, and the bullpen shut down the A's offense over the final four innings.
Key Stats:
- Dansby Swanson: 1-for-3, HR, RBI
- Patrick Wisdom: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
- Keegan Thompson: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 5 K
With the win, the Cubs improved to 16-18 on the season, while the A's fell to 14-19.