Cubs in unfamiliar territory after deflating extra-inning loss to Athletics
The Chicago Cubs are experiencing a significant downturn after a strong start to the season. Following a 5-4 loss to the Athletics, they have become the first team in MLB history to win 15 consecutive home games and then lose the next eight. The Cubs, once leading the NL Central, have now dropped to fourth place and are struggling with injuries and a lack of offensive power.
- ▪The Cubs lost to the Athletics in extra innings, marking their eighth consecutive home loss.
- ▪Chicago started the season with a record of 27-12 but has since fallen to 32-30.
- ▪The team's pitching staff has been affected by injuries, and their offense has struggled with power.
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MLB Cubs in unfamiliar territory after deflating extra-inning loss to Athletics By Spencer Brod Published June 4, 2026, 7:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Cubs are in some unfamiliar territory. With their 5-4 10-inning loss to the visiting Athletics Wednesday night, Chicago became the first team in MLB history to win at least 15 straight home games and then lose their next eight straight at home. Chicago started its season blazing hot at 27-12, didn’t lose a home game from April 11 to May 18 and was in the driver’s seat in the NL Central. Pete Crow-Armstrong heads back to the dugout after striking out in the 10th inning of the Cubs’ loss to the Athletics at Wrigley Field on June 3, 2026 in Chicago.
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