Cubs score late to edge Reds, move closer to playoff berth

The Chicago Cubs secured a late victory against the Cincinnati Reds on September 19, winning 5-2. This win evens the three-game series at two games apiece and positions the Cubs to clinch a playoff berth as early as the series finale. The Reds, reeling from this loss, find themselves 11 games under.500 for the season. Cubs player Michael Busch's solo home run was instrumental in the outcome, while Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo delivered a solid start despite the loss, allowing three runs over seven innings. The Cubs' center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is struggling this series, contributing to the Reds' hopes to recover.

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