CHICAGO (AP) Led by Javier Baez, the Chicago Cubs had enough offense Monday night to make up for the absence of Willson Contreras.
Baez went deep twice on the fifth anniversary of his major league debut, and the Cubs held on for a wild 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
"Team victory once again," manager Joe Maddon said. "The whole group was utilized on the field."
Especially his bullpen.
The Cubs placed Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list before the game, and Brandon Kintzler had discomfort in his right pectoral muscle after escaping a jam in the eighth.