Ian Happ’s walk-off single caps Cubs’ rally past Athletics

CHICAGO (Interstat) — Ian Happ drove in three runs, including a game-winning single in the ninth inning, as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Athletics 7-6 on Thursday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs scored four times in the ninth to erase a 6-3 deficit, with Happ doubling in a run earlier in the inning and scoring on Moisés Ballesteros’ groundout. After Dansby Swanson tied the game with a single, Happ’s base hit to right plated the deciding run.

Shea Langeliers hit two home runs and drove in three for the Athletics, who led 6-1 after a three-run sixth that included Henry Bolte’s RBI double and Langeliers’ inside-the-park homer. J.T. Ginn pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on two hits with eight strikeouts. But Ryan Rolison (4-1) earned the win with 1 2/3 scoreless relief innings. Joel Kuhnel (1-2) took the loss. The Cubs outhit the Athletics 11-7 in the 2:37 contest before 37,419 fans.