This Chicago Cubs season could have one of the crazier endings in memory thanks to the suspended game in New York between the Mets and Miami Marlins.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon waits to be relieved by manager David Ross in the seventh inning against the Braves on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Atlanta.
ATLANTA — Major League Baseball decided last year to end the tradition of Game 163 tiebreaker games when it added a third wild-card team in each league.between the Mets and Miami Marlins.[Don't miss] As Kyle Hendricks prepares for a pivotal start tonight, weak contact is the basis of his success for the Chicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs woke up Friday to the news they might have to wait until Monday to find out their postseason fate.
, the possibility of overtime seems like the perfect ending for a Cubs team that has gone from 10 games under .500 to playoff contender to potentially collapsing with 13 losses in 19 games down the stretch.The Marlins had just taken a 2-1 lead over the Mets in the ninth inning when rain halted the game, eventually resulting in the suspension. They scored the go-ahead runs off reliever Anthony Kay, whom the Cubs designated for assignment earlier this month and the Mets claimed off waivers.
The Marlins gained a half-game on the Cubs for the third wild-card spot heading into the final weekend thanks to. The Marlins can clinch the spot if they maintain that lead after Sunday’s games because they hold the tiebreaker against the Cubs by winning the season series. But if the Cubs are up by a half-game after Sunday, the Marlins would have to fly to New York to finish the final inning — or longer if the Mets force extra innings. That would put the Cubs season on hold and make director of team travel Vijay Tekchandani’s life even more hectic than usual.By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our
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