Cubs Secure NL Wild Card Home Field, Brewers Chase Record Win

The Chicago Cubs have secured the top Wild Card spot in the National League and will host the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, starting Tuesday. The Cubs aim to ensure the series remains at home by maintaining a lead over the Padres in the standings, leveraging their strong home record to maximize their chances. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers have clinched the National League Central title and are on the verge of securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, needing just one more win or a Phillies loss to guarantee it. The Brewers are also poised to break their franchise record for most wins in a single season and aim to capitalize on their dominant regular season despite recent injuries to key pitchers. Both teams are positioning themselves strategically as they prepare for the postseason, with the Cubs focused on hosting their Wild Card games and the Brewers seeking to maintain home-field advantage for their playoff run. This sets up an exciting playoff atmosphere in both Chicago and Milwaukee as October baseball approaches.