The Cubs just beat the Cincinnati Reds by a final of 5-3. We now know exactly what the Pirates are looking at in order to host the Wild Card game Wednesday at PNC Park.
The Cubs travel to Milwaukee to finish out the season against the Brewers, while the Cincinnati Reds head to Pittsburgh.
Right now, the Pirates magic number is sitting at two. If the Cubs win all three in Milwaukee, the Pirates will need 2/3 against the Reds. The Cubs will arrive in Milwaukee with a five-game winning streak while the Reds will limp into Pittsburgh having lost their last 12.
Not an easy road, but certainly doable. The nice thing is there is more pressure on the Cubs, needing all three.
Regardless of where the game is played, the game will be on Wednesday, October 7th at 8:00 PM on TBS.
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