Overview
- The Mets beat the Cubs 8-5 at Wrigley Field, restoring a one-game lead for the final NL wild-card spot behind homers from Francisco Lindor and Brett Baty and 3 2/3 scoreless innings from the bullpen.
- Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 2-1 after Noelvi Marte robbed Bryan Reynolds of a game-tying homer in the ninth, and Emilio Pagán recorded his 30th save.
- Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo struck out 12 over 6 1/3 scoreless innings before exiting as a precaution with a right groin issue.
- The Diamondbacks lost 5-4 in 11 innings to the Dodgers, then announced Zac Gallen’s start was moved to Friday with Jalen Beeks set to open Thursday.
- Tiebreakers favor the Reds over the Mets, so New York cannot afford a tie; next up are Mets at Marlins, Reds at Brewers, and D-backs vs. Padres to close the regular season.