The Oakland Athletics secured a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs, with Tyler Soderstrom hitting a crucial home run and Zack Gelof delivering an essential RBI double in the eighth inning. This win led to the Milwaukee Brewers clinching a playoff spot in the National League Central division. In another game, Shea Langeliers powered the Athletics to a 4-3 win over the Cubs with two home runs, including a towering solo drive. Langeliers has now hit 28 homers this season, extending his career best. Lawrence Butler also contributed with a home run, while Cubs' Ian Happ hit two solo homers but it was not enough to secure a win. The Athletics ended their three-game losing streak with these victories.