Cubs struggle after late lead loss to Braves, face critical final games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Tuesday night, squandering a three-run lead in the sixth inning. This defeat complicates their position in the tight National League Wild Card race, where they currently hold a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs must improve, especially from their bullpen, which has struggled recently, allowing three two-run home runs during the game. As they enter the final ten games of the regular season, the Cubs need key players to step up to secure their playoff position.
- •Cubs manage only five hits against the Braves.
- •Kevin Gausman allows two runs in 5 2/3 innings pitched.
- •Daniel Palencia shows signs of improvement despite challenges.
- •Jacob Webb struggles, giving up a go-ahead home run as part of recent inconsistency.
- •Cubs have 10 games left to secure a playoff berth.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Chicago Cubs players who need to step up over the final 10 regular-season games after Tuesday’s blown lead
"A tight National League wild-card race has created plenty of what-ifs surrounding missed opportunities for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs squandered a three-run lead they took into the sixth inning Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves, hurt by three two-run home runs in a 6-3 loss. They still hold a half-game lead ahead of Philadelphia for the first wild-card spot after the Phillies also lost ...
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