Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner slides into home to score a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, right, high-fives Nico Hoerner after Hoerner scored a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India hits a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jake Fraley adjusts his hair during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz comes in from the field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, left, is tagged out at third base by Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago Cubs' Kevin Alcántara dives safely back to first base as Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez tries to pick him off during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)