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## Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics to Face Off in Historic Matchup The Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics are set to face off in a historic matchup on July 25th at Wrigley Field. This will be the first time these two teams have met since the 1989 World Series, which the Athletics won in four games. The Cubs are coming off a disappointing 2022 season, finishing with a record of 74-88. However, they have a lot of young talent on their roster, including All-Star shortstop Nico Hoerner and outfielder Seiya Suzuki. The Athletics are also coming off a tough season, finishing with a record of 60-102. However, they have a lot of potential in their young players, including shortstop Nick Allen and outfielder Cristian Pache. This matchup is sure to be a great one, as both teams will be looking to prove themselves. The Cubs will be looking to show that they are a team on the rise, while the Athletics will be looking to prove that they are not a team to be taken lightly. ### Key Players to Watch * **Chicago Cubs:** Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Wisdom * **Oakland Athletics:** Nick Allen, Cristian Pache, Shea Langeliers ### What to Expect This matchup is sure to be a close one, as both teams have a lot of talent. The Cubs have the home-field advantage, but the Athletics are a young and hungry team. The Cubs are likely to start Justin Steele on the mound, while the Athletics are likely to start Paul Blackburn. Both pitchers are coming off strong seasons, so this should be a great matchup. The Cubs are a slight favorite to win this game, but the Athletics have a lot of potential. This is sure to be a great game, and one that you won't want to miss. ### Tickets Tickets for this game are on sale now. Prices start at $30. You can purchase tickets at the Cubs website or at the Wrigley Field box office. ### Broadcast Information This game will be broadcast on WGN-TV in Chicago and on NBC Sports California in Oakland. You can also stream the game on MLB.tv.