Cubs' playoff update: Win pushes Cubs up in wild card hunt, but Brewers win too

It was a mixed-bag of results for the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, as they gained ground in the National League Wild Card race, while treading water in the Central Division battle.

The Cubs were able to extend their lead over the Reds and Marlins to a full game thanks to their win on Sunday against the Royals. They also trail the Giants by one-half game in the battle for the second wild card spot, which would put them in a series against the top-wild card club instead of the third-best division winner in the National League.

-The Brewers will have an off-day Monday before a two-game series against the Twins. They’ll then have Thursday off as well before a three-game series against the Padres. -The Giants will take on the Phillies in a three-game series that will feature the top-two wild card clubs. They will also play a three-game series at home against the Braves to finish off the week.

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