The Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs have faced each other in interleague play since 1997.
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The teams have played a total of 18 games against each other, with the Athletics winning 10 and the Cubs winning 8.
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The first meeting between the two teams was in 1997 at Oakland Coliseum, with the Cubs winning the game 4-2.
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The most recent meeting between the two teams was in 2019 at Wrigley Field, with the Athletics winning the game 11-4.
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The Athletics and Cubs have played each other in a number of memorable games, including a 2001 matchup in which the Athletics overcame a 13-0 deficit to win 14-13.
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Both teams have a strong fan base and are known for their passionate supporters.
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The Athletics are known for their "Moneyball" philosophy, which emphasizes the use of advanced statistics to build a winning team on a budget.
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The Cubs are known for their historic ballpark, Wrigley Field, and for their long-standing rivalry with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Despite not being in the same league, the Athletics and Cubs have developed a friendly interleague rivalry over the years, and their matchups are always eagerly anticipated by fans of both teams.