Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Cubs 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 5 1 Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4

Shane Steffens threw a complete game, 2-hit, 10K shutout to lead the Cubs over the A's. The Cubs benefited from their leadoff man Michael Ferris, going 2-4 with 3 runs scored and 3 SB's. Brian Simone went 1-2 with 3 RBI's on the day. Doug Lohse reached base in all 3 of his at bats, being walked twice and hit by a pitch once. The A's J. Sueda threw well for the A's, allowing only 5 hits and striking out 7 in a tough loss.