The Atlanta Braves could secure home-field advantage through the World Series with another win on Thursday night, while the visiting Chicago Cubs need a victory to keep pace in the National League wild-card race.
The two teams will complete their three-game series on Thursday night. Atlanta has won the first two games in dramatic fashion, overcoming a six-run deficit on Tuesday and scoring twice to emerge victorious in 10 innings on Wednesday.
Atlanta (102-56) needs one win or one Baltimore loss to guarantee home-field advantage throughout the postseason. The Braves have won 50 games at home for the second straight season.