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Score: A’s 6, Cubs 5.
Spring record: 9-13.
At the plate: Geovany Soto and Reed Johnson hit their first homers and Alfonso Soriano his second. With two hits, Marlon Byrd is batting .472.
On the mound: Encouraging news with John Grabow’s first appearance in more than two weeks. But Kerry Wood allowed one run in the eighth and Sean Marshall three in the ninth.
In the field: Trying to make the team as a fifth outfielder, Fernando Perez committed a ninth-inning error that led to the A’s winning runs.
Close calls: Last season the Cubs were 22-32 in one-run games. They are 5-5 this spring after Thursday’s loss.
Up next: Vs. Reds, 3:05 p.m. RH Sam LeCure vs. RH Carlos Zambrano.
