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Cubs Clinch Top NL Wild Card as Busch Powers Win to Lock In Wrigley Wild Card Series

The result secures a best-of-three against San Diego at Wrigley starting Tuesday.

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Sep 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Michael Busch hit two home runs, doubled and tripled in a 7-3 win over the Cardinals, giving him a team-leading 34 homers and clinching home-field advantage for Chicago.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong reached the 30-30 benchmark Friday with his 30th homer off Miles Mikolas and became the first Cub with 30 homers, 30 doubles and 30 steals in a season.
  • Seiya Suzuki capped Friday’s 12-1 rout with a grand slam for his 30th homer and added his 31st on Saturday, helping give the Cubs three 30-plus homer hitters for the first time since 2004.
  • Jameson Taillon worked six strong innings Saturday with eight strikeouts, reinforcing the staff as the Cubs line up for the Wild Card Series.
  • Kyle Tucker returned from the injured list Friday and reached base twice, while rookie Cade Horton went on the IL with a right rib fracture as Chicago manages its pitching options for next week.