Crow-Armstrong hits 45th homer as Cubs beat Reds 9-1, edge closer to playoff berth
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What happened
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 45th home run as the Chicago Cubs moved closer to clinching a postseason berth with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday. The Cubs began the day tied with the Padres and one game ahead of the Phillies for the top NL wild-card spot which would earn the…
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