The Chicago Cubs clinched a National League wild-card berth with a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on a late September afternoon. The win guarantees the Cubs will play in the postseason next week, though their opponent and venue are still to be determined.
Pete Crow-Armstrong reached the 40/40 milestone in the game, becoming the latest player to record at least 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season. He joins an exclusive group in MLB history that includes Ronald Acuña Jr., who achieved the feat in 2023, and Jose Canseco, who first did it in 1988.
The Cubs' victory improves their record as they head into the final days of the regular season. The team will await the outcome of other NL games to determine whether they host the wild-card series or travel as the road team.
Chicago's postseason appearance marks another step in the club's recent resurgence. The Cubs last made the playoffs in 2020, when they were swept by the Marlins in the wild-card round.
