The Cubs (85-64) were victorious in their series against the Rays at Wrigley Field this weekend and are getting very close to clinching a playoff spot. They now prepare to head out on their final road trip of the season, beginning with a thre-game set against the Pirates starting Monday.
The Pirates (65-85) went 12-4 right after they finished their series in Chicago in mid-August, including a sweep of the Dodgers at home in early September. Now they have moved in the opposite direction, going 1-8 in their last nine to fall back 20 games below the .