In a historic comeback, the Chicago Cubs achieved three separate two-strike RBI extra-base hits in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, a first in MLB history since pitches began being tracked in 1988. Mike Tauchman played a pivotal role, driving in the winning run with a double. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants are set to battle in a crucial three-game series as both teams vie for a National League wild-card spot. The Reds have struggled with consistency, highlighted by pitcher Nick Lodolo's recent performance woes. San Francisco, currently ahead of the Reds, has also faced challenges in maintaining a winning streak. Both teams aim to solidify their playoff aspirations in this critical series.