Chicago – The city was filled with hope on Sunday as the Chicago Cubs staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3, bringing the seemingly distant Playoffs dream within reach. The victory was not only a heroic performance, but also opened up a great opportunity for the Cubs in the race for the National League Wild Card.
A Comeback of Spirit and Character
Being down 1-3, the Cubs refused to bow their heads. In the sixth inning, Ian Happ hit a solo home run, starting the fightback. But the real turning point came in the seventh inning when Nico Hoerner hit a crucial double for 2 RBIs, giving the home team the lead in a suffocating atmosphere.
Pitcher Javier Assad contributed his third win of the season, maintaining his mentality and form in the decisive moments.
“Magic number” gradually decreases – belief is lit
After this victory, the Cubs are only five wins away from the Wild Card, a number small enough for people to start dreaming.
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Not only that, rivals in the same group as the San Francisco Giants have collapsed somewhat after a 2-10 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the Cubs’ position in the race stronger.
NL Central and opportunities not yet missed
Despite focusing on the Wild Card race, the Cubs have not given up hope in the NL Central. The gap with the Milwaukee Brewers is 5.5 games, while the opportunity to win the division championship is still there if the Cubs continue to win and the Brewers stumble.
Decisive schedule ahead
With only 12 games left in the regular season, the Cubs are facing a difficult but also decisive time: every game is important.
Next Opponents:
September 15-17: at Pittsburgh
September 18-21: at Cincinnati
September 23-25: host New York Mets
September 26-28: host St. Louis Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs are continuing their fairytale run this season – from the crunch moments to the big hits, from the locker room to the city. With the momentum of their win over the Rays, the Cubs will hopefully not just be “close” but enter October with a playoff berth in their hands.
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