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Cubs claim top National League wild-card position after defeating Marlins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:25 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Cubs claim top National League wild-card position after defeating Marlins

Summary

The Chicago Cubs secured the top National League wild-card position Friday by defeating the Miami Marlins 6-1. Starting pitcher Shota Imanaga provided six-plus innings of one-run baseball, allowing only three hits with zero walks. The Cubs offense supported this performance with a three-run sixth inning and a ninth-inning home run from Michael Busch. Nico Hoerner recorded three hits in four at-bats, while Alex Bregman extended his hitting streak to eight games. Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed by scoring two runs and stealing a base. Chicago now holds the top wild-card spot, which would grant the team home-field advantage for the opening round of the postseason if they maintain their standing.

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By the Numbers

•Chicago defeated Miami 6-1 to move into the top National League wild-card position.
•Shota Imanaga pitched six-plus innings, allowing three hits and zero walks.
•Nico Hoerner finished the game 3-for-4 at the plate.
•Alex Bregman extended his hitting streak to eight games.
•The Cubs currently occupy the spot that would grant home-field advantage for the postseason opening round.

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1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs claim top wild-card spot by rediscovering their safest October formula

What they're saying

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Shota Imanaga’s best start in more than a month showed why Chicago’s pitching and defense could translate into a dangerous October formula.
— Yahoo Sports

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