Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2023
Cubs following a bumpy road in journey to playoff berth
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The Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom waves to the crowd while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Sunday’s home finale against the Rockies.If there is ever a time you can quibble with a three-game sweep, it’s certainly not when every win is needed for the Cubs (82-74) to stay ahead of the Marlins for the final National League playoff spot.
Not even when it’s a nervy 4-3 triumph over the Rockies; the worst team in the NL and the worst road team in baseball.
Not even when Julian Merryweather, working back-to-back days and pitching the ninth because of a litany of bullpen injuries, had to pitch over a pair of walks to open the inning.