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Cubs falter twice against Marlins, wild-card clinch still on hold

Chicago blew back-to-back chances to clinch a playoff berth, losing 8-2 in 12 innings and then 3-2 to Miami as a three-way NL Wild Card tie persists.

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What to know

  • The Cubs failed to clinch a playoff berth in consecutive games against the last-place Marlins, losing 8-2 in 12 innings and then 3-2.
  • Chicago remains locked in a three-way tie with the Phillies and Padres for the top NL Wild Card seed, which carries home-field advantage in the Wild Card round.
  • The Wild Card round is set to begin September 29, adding urgency as the Cubs try to settle rotation plans, including the status of Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga.

Craig CounsellCraig Counsell Chicago Cubs managerMatt Shaw Cubs infielderShota ImanagaShota Imanaga Cubs starting pitcherKyle StowersKyle Stowers Miami Marlins outfielderKevin GausmanKevin Gausman Cubs starting pitcher

Cubs falter twice against Marlins, wild-card clinch still on hold
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  1. 7

    Marlins deny Cubs' clinch again, win 3-2 at Wrigley

    Kyle Stowers homered and Miami scored the go-ahead run on a seventh-inning groundout, retiring the final nine Cubs batters to beat Chicago for the second straight night and postpone the clinch.

    “The Miami Marlins denied the Chicago Cubs a chance to clinch a playoff berth for the second straight night with a 3-2 victory Wednesday.”
    — Associated Press
    1. 4 outlets Miami Marlins break tie in seventh inning, delay Chicago Cubs’ playoff clinch

      first by Miami Herald, 6h ago · also Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Sports, Philadelphia Inquirer

      2 more headlines
  2. 6

    Cubs remain in three-way tie entering second clinch attempt

    Betting and rotation coverage noted Chicago still tied atop the NL Wild Card standings and leaning on starter Kevin Gausman to close out the series against Miami.

    1. 1 outlet Marlins vs. Cubs Wednesday MLB picks: Chicago needs the big-game Kevin Gausman the team thought it traded for

      first by CBS Sports, 20h ago

  3. 5

    Cubs blow clinch chance, lose 8-2 in 12 innings to Marlins

    Chicago went 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position and stranded 15 runners as Miami scored six runs late to win in extra innings, keeping the Cubs tied with Philadelphia and San Diego.

    “We just didn’t get a hit. You’re not going to win many games with that.”
    — Craig Counsell
    1. 1 outlet 3 Takeaways After Extra-Innings Cubs Meltdown Spoils Clinch Opportunity

      first by Sports Illustrated, 22h ago

  4. 4

    Cubs set lineup and roster moves ahead of first clinch chance

    Chicago adjusted its lineup, including moving Pete Crow-Armstrong, as it opened a series against Miami with a chance to clinch a playoff berth.

    1. 1 outlet Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Another Chance to Clinch, Kevin Gausman Starts, More

      first by Sports Illustrated, 11h ago

    2. 1 outlet Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Move Before Marlins Series

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

    1 more claim →
  5. 1 day quiet
  6. 3

    Padres' walk-off win moves them ahead of Phillies

    A walk-off single by Ethan Salas helped San Diego surge past Philadelphia in the latest Wild Card standings as the race tightened further.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

  7. 2

    Analysts flag a chaotic wild-card finish taking shape

    With about a week left, commentary highlighted the Cubs, Phillies and Padres tied at 85-69, with San Diego surging (9-1 in its last 10) while Chicago and Philadelphia slumped.

    1. 1 outlet Padres, Cubs, Phillies Bracing for Wild NL Playoff Race Finish

      first by Sports Illustrated, 4d ago

  8. 1

    Padres' win creates three-way NL Wild Card tie

    San Diego beat Miami 8-2 while the Cubs and Phillies both lost, pulling all three teams level at 85-69 in the Wild Card race.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Sports Illustrated, 5d ago · read ↗

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  1. 2 outlets Ty France's 3-run homer helps Padres to 8-2 win over Marlins and into tie for top NL wild-card spot

    first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer

    1 more headline

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