NL Wild Card Standings: Chicago Cubs Take Down Oakland Athletics 9-2
NL Wild Card Standings Update
In a thrilling MLB game, the Chicago Cubs crushed the Oakland Athletics 9-2, boosting their hopes in the nl wild card standings. Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 batters, leading the Cubs to victory. Dansby Swanson played a key role, hitting a three-run homer, and tying his season high with four RBIs.
Game Highlights
- Imanaga improves his record to 14-3.
- Cubs remain five games behind the New York Mets (82-68).
- Chicago is now 77-73 with only 12 games left in the season.
Despite Brent Rooker’s two-run blast in the third, Imanaga’s performance was pivotal in securing this win. As the race for the nl wild card standings heats up, every game counts for the Cubs as they chase a playoff spot.
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