Cubs Clobber Cy Young Favorite, Near Playoff Berth

The Chicago Cubs are on the doorstep of October after a 4-1 win in Pittsburgh that chased Cy Young frontrunner Paul Skenes early.

Michael Busch blasted his 29th homer of the season on the game’s fourth pitch and finished with three hits. Cade Horton, a Rookie of the Year candidate, limited the Pirates to one run over five innings and improved to 11-4.

With the win, the Cubs trimmed their magic number to one, meaning a postseason berth could be clinched tonight. For the first time in five years, Wrigleyville is ready to party like it’s October.