Cubs vs Reds prediction, props, best bets for Fri., Sep. 19
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The Cincinnati Reds own tiebreakers over the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks, assuring a playoff berth if they tie either or both.
Chicago Cubs (88-65, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (77-76, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 5:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (9-7, 3.29 ERA, 0.95 WHIP,
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell had a hilarious admission regarding his team's celebration after clinching a playoff spot.
As Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona described it, Ke'Bryan Hayes' back is being uncooperative. Francona said Sept. 18 the Reds would keep daily tabs on Hayes' back discomfort after the club's lineup posted for its series opener against the Chicago Cubs, revealing Hayes would sit for the night in favor of Sal Stewart, who would man third base.