MLB: Atlanta 5, Chicago Cubs 4
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Chicago, IL, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Mike Hampton worked six innings and hit a two-run homer Friday as Atlanta handed the Chicago Cubs a devastating loss, 5-4.
The Cubs came into the game trailing San Francisco and Houston by one game in the National League wild card race.
Hampton (13-9) won his fourth straight decisions, giving up one run on four hits. DeWayne Wise added a two-run homer in helping Atlanta win for the sixth time in seven games as a tune-up for the playoffs.
Atlanta clinched home-field advantage for the National League Division Series. The Braves are attempting to eliminate the Cubs from post-season contention and remove the team that beat them in the first round of last year's playoffs.
Kerry Wood (8-9) gave up five runs on 10 hits over seven innings to take the loss. It was Chicago's fourth straight setback
The Cubs came into the game trailing San Francisco and Houston by one game in the National League wild card race.
Hampton (13-9) won his fourth straight decisions, giving up one run on four hits. DeWayne Wise added a two-run homer in helping Atlanta win for the sixth time in seven games as a tune-up for the playoffs.
Atlanta clinched home-field advantage for the National League Division Series. The Braves are attempting to eliminate the Cubs from post-season contention and remove the team that beat them in the first round of last year's playoffs.
Kerry Wood (8-9) gave up five runs on 10 hits over seven innings to take the loss. It was Chicago's fourth straight setback