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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Maddie Lee

Cubs teetering on brink of elimination after 4-3 loss to Brewers in 10 innings

Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with his teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning at American Family Field on September 29, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Getty)

MILWAUKEE — Ian Happ’s game-tying homer towered over American Family Field in the top of the ninth inning Friday night, reviving the Cubs’ hopes for a comeback, not only in the game but also in the wild-card standings.

Then, just as quickly, those hopes fell. In a 4-3 extra-innings loss, the Cubs squandered a bases-loaded opportunity in the 10th before the Brewers’ Carlos Santana doubled into left field, scoring Blake Perkins for the walk-off victory. 

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