The Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, but they still took a step toward a playoff spot.
The Cubs reduced their magic number thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks losing their game on Tuesday night, and they weren’t the only fellow playoff contender that lost, as the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres also lost their games.
As a result, the Cubs enter action on Wednesday still a half-game ahead of Philadelphia in the battle for the top wild card spot.
Here’s what you need to know.
National League Wild Card standings:
Chicago Cubs 84-68
Philadelphia Phillies 83-68
San Diego Padres 82-69
Arizona Diamondbacks 80-72 (2.5 GB)
What is the Cubs’ magic number?
Thanks to the Diamondbacks’ loss, the Cubs’ magic number to clinch a playoff spot has dropped to six.
They also still have a half-game advantage over the Phillies in the race for the top wild card spot, which would be critical if the Cubs want to host that best-of-three series at Wrigley Field.
The Padres meanwhile have closed the gap on both the Cubs and Phillies with their recent winning ways, having won eight games in a row before losing on Tuesday.
What is the Cubs’ road ahead?
After Wednesday’s game against the Braves, the Cubs will have a day off before heading to Cincinnati to face the Reds for a three-game series beginning on Friday.
The Phillies will continue their road series against the Washington Nationals before heading to New York for a four-game series against the Mets beginning on Thursday.
The Padres still have two games left against the Rockies this week before they head home for a three-game series against the Miami Marlins beginning Friday.
Finally, the Diamondbacks will finish their series against the Marlins Wednesday, then will welcome the New York Yankees to Phoenix for a three-game series beginning Friday.
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