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The Chicago Cubs enter this week with an eye on knocking their magic number down to zero to claim their first National League playoff berth in five years. The

The Cubs tacked on a run in the fifth off Seiya Suzuki’s sacrifice fly, and the bullpen’s 4 2/3 shutout innings helped them secure a 3-2 win over the Braves. Turner had previously faced Sale only three times before Wednesday, all in a 2019 game, collecting two hits, including a home run.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to gain clarity by the end of the week as to how long closer Daniel Palencia could be sidelined. Palencia landed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right shoulder strain.

After exiting Saturday's game at Wrigley Field, 23-year-old Owen Caissie left following a head injury. Diagnosed with a concussion, the right fielder will miss the next two series for the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs likely will need multiple innings out of their bullpen again Saturday afternoon when they host the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a three-game series.

Nico Hoerner doubled in two runs with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.