Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki runs the bases on a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson scores on a single from Cody Bellinger during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, left, and second baseman Nico Hoerner celebrate after their win over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, center, high-fives manager Craig Counsell after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Washington Nationals' Joey Gallo, front right, high-fives Darren Baker(10) after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki runs the bases on a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Washington Nationals' Joey Gallo hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger signals to the dugout after hitting a single, allowing Dansby Swanson to score, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)