"Chicago struck first with a Pedro Ramirez solo home run and an RBI single by Nico Hoerner in the bottom of the 2nd that made it 2-0. Shōta Imanaga gave up the lead to the A's with a three-spot in the top of the 3rd. Brian Serven had the big blow with a go-ahead two-run homer that made it 3-2."
"Ian Happ tied the game for the North Siders with a solo shot in the bottom of the 5th inning. They went ahead for good in the following frame when Carson Kelly doubled to set up a Ramirez sacrifice fly. That would be the final as the home team won 4-3."
"The Cubs battled back after falling behind in the 3rd inning to take control of the game. They pitched very well outside of one inning and got some timely extra-base hits."
The Cubs and Athletics played a competitive spring training game at Sloan Park with multiple lead changes. Chicago scored first with a Pedro Ramirez solo home run and Nico Hoerner RBI single in the second inning. Oakland took the lead in the third with a three-run inning highlighted by Brian Serven's two-run homer. Ian Happ tied the game with a solo shot in the fifth, and the Cubs went ahead for good in the sixth when Carson Kelly doubled and Ramirez followed with a sacrifice fly. The Cubs' pitching was effective except for one inning, and timely extra-base hits proved decisive in the 4-3 victory.
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