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The Chicago Cubs are moving closer to the Wild Card in the National League after a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Rays. Andrew Kittredge replaced Caleb Thielbar as pitcher for the Cubs and successfully closed the game.

In the eighth inning, Garrett Acton replaced Edwin Uceta as pitcher for the Rays. Acton faced some challenges but managed to end the inning with a pop-up catch to maintain the Rays' hope of extending the game.

The Cubs made a comeback in the eighth inning with singles from Willi Castro and Matt Shaw. Nico Hoerner hit an RBI double, scoring Castro and Shaw, to give the Cubs a 4-3 lead.

Junior Caminero, who recently turned 22, hit a home run for the Rays, putting him close to a record for a hitter under 23. The Cubs challenged a play in the seventh inning, successfully overturning a call that would have allowed the Rays to score.

Ian Happ's home run in the sixth inning brought the Cubs back into the game. Despite a single from Moises Ballesteros, the Rays managed to maintain their lead heading into the seventh inning.

Anthony Rizzo, a four-time gold glove winner, has an impressive legacy with 303 home runs and 965 runs batted in.

In the fifth inning, Shota Imanaga of the Cubs recorded two more strikeouts, bringing his total to nine for the game. The Rays' defense prevented the Cubs from scoring in the inning.

Adrian Houser pitched efficiently for the Rays in the fourth inning, allowing no runs despite the Cubs loading the bases. The Rays maintained their lead with solid defense and strategic plays.

The third inning saw three quick outs for the Cubs as the Rays' defense held strong. Nick Fortes doubled for the Rays, leading to a run scored by Brandon Lowe. The Rays extended their lead to 3-1.

Overall, the Cubs secured a crucial win against the Rays, showcasing strong performances from key players and strategic pitching changes throughout the game.