Athletics seal 5-3 win vs. Cubs after Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds into a double play

Oakland Athletics defeat Chicago Cubs, 5-3, following a key double play turned by Pete Crow-Armstrong

A's secure victory after Crow-Armstrong's clutch defensive play

The Oakland Athletics emerged victorious over the Chicago Cubs in a thrilling 5-3 contest on Saturday. The game was tightly contested throughout, but a crucial double play turned by Athletics' prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong in the ninth inning ultimately sealed the win for Oakland.

After the Cubs loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, Crow-Armstrong, playing shortstop, fielded a ground ball hit by Chicago's Matt Mervis. Crow-Armstrong swiftly threw to second baseman Nick Allen, who relayed the ball to first baseman Seth Brown to complete the inning-ending double play and preserve Oakland's two-run lead.

The Athletics' offense had provided a solid foundation for the victory, with Stephen Vogt's two-run homer in the fifth inning giving Oakland an early advantage. Jonah Bride's RBI single in the sixth inning and Shea Langeliers' sacrifice fly in the eighth inning extended the A's lead to 5-1.

Despite a late rally by the Cubs, who scored two runs in the ninth inning, the Athletics held on for the victory. A's closer Dany Jimenez struck out the final batter of the game to secure the win.

The victory was a significant one for the Athletics, who snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 55-67 on the season. The Cubs, meanwhile, fell to 51-71 with the loss.