Cubs playoff picture: 2 games behind the Cardinals in the NL Central and a half-game behind the Nationals for the top wild-card spot
(Chicago Tribune Religion News)

The Cubs won their fifth straight Monday, defeating the Reds 8-2 at Wrigley Field. They remained two games behind the Cardinals in the National League Central and pulled within a half-game of the Nationals for the top wild-card spot. The Cardinals rebounded from losing two of three to the Brewers...