Chicago Cubs 2, Athletics 6: final score and stats
Athletics beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 2 to Athletics 6, on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Hohokam Stadium, Mesa, Arizona. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Athletics vs Chicago Cubs.
MLBFriday, March 20, 2026
DateMar 20, 2026
Start time9:10 PM ET
VenueHohokam Stadium, Mesa, Arizona
TVMLB.TV
Attendance6,027
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 6 |
Top performers
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageScott Kingery · 0-4, 3 K
Home RunsMiguel Amaya · 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Runs Batted InMiguel Amaya · 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
MLB RatingMiguel Amaya · 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Athletics
Batting AverageAndy Ibanez · 2-3, RBI, R, BB, SB
Home RunsShea Langeliers · 1-2, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InLawrence Butler · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 K
MLB RatingLawrence Butler · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 K
Team comparison
Chicago CubsAthletics
Runs per game
Runs allowed per game
11-16Record13-15
2nd in NL CentStanding4th in AL West
0-2Road record / home record0-0
LLLast 5
L2Streak-
Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
OutRiley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
OutJustin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutPhil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
OutShelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutAthletics
Gunnar Hoglund SP · Hip - Surgery
OutJustin Sterner RP · Knee - Surgery
OutTyler Soderstrom LF · Hip - Surgery
OutBrent Rooker DH · Knee - Surgery
OutMax Muncy 3B · Knee - Surgery
OutBox score
Chicago Cubs
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .229 | .325 | .343 |
| Angel Cepeda | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .333 | .000 |
| Nico Hoerner | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .300 | .389 | .633 |
| Cole Mathis | 1-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Miguel Amaya | 2-3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .318 | .400 | .591 |
| Ariel Armas | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 |
| Kevin Alcantara | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .324 | .378 | .471 |
| Alexey Lumpuy | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .316 | .447 | .368 |
| Derik Alcantara | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .400 | .250 |
| Jonathon Long | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .235 | .391 | .412 |
| Kane Kepley | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .250 | .375 | .400 |
| Team | 6-33 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 78--- | 17.55 | 78 |
| Cole Reynolds | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15--- | 9.00 | 15 |
| Javier Assad | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 50--- | 1.35 | 50 |
| Zachary Leigh | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5--- | 0.00 | 5 |
| Team | 8.0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 148-0 | 148 |
Athletics
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .250 | .333 | .625 |
| Colby Thomas | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .238 | .250 | .429 |
| Nick Kurtz | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .200 | .333 | .440 |
| Brian Serven | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .160 | .267 | .360 |
| Shea Langeliers | 1-2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .364 | .451 | .932 |
| Breyson Guedez | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .444 | .400 | .778 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .326 | .408 | .674 |
| Daniel Bucciero | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .250 | .000 |
| Brent Rooker | 2-3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .349 | .404 | .721 |
| Devin Taylor | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Jacob Wilson | 2-3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .244 | .289 | .341 |
| Bobby Boser | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .200 | .000 |
| Team | 11-35 | 35 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Athletics
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 79--- | 1.29 | 79 |
| Nick Anderson | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17--- | 3.86 | 17 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11--- | 1.50 | 11 |
| Michael Kelly | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34--- | 3.52 | 34 |
| Team | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 141-0 | 141 |
Recent form
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Cubs vs Athletics?
Athletics won, 6-2, on Friday, March 20, 2026.
What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs Athletics?
Chicago Cubs 2, Athletics 6.
Who were the top performers?
Chicago Cubs: Scott Kingery (0-4, 3 K batting average). Athletics: Andy Ibanez (2-3, RBI, R, BB, SB batting average).
Where is Chicago Cubs vs Athletics played?
Hohokam Stadium, Mesa, Arizona.
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