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Braves walk-off Cubs in 10, dealing their playoff hopes another blow

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Ronald Acuna Jr. steals second base as the ball gets away from Dansby Swanson in the 10th inning Wednesday in Atlanta. The stolen base was Acuna’s 70th of the season.

ATLANTA — The Cubs strode off the field slowly as the Braves converged in shallow left field to celebrate their walk-off win, fireworks bursting overhead.

The Cubs lost 6-5 in 10 innings Wednesday, one night after a heartbreaking 7-6 loss in which they blew a six-run lead. The Cubs (82-76) handed the third National League wild-card spot to the Marlins (82-76), who split a doubleheader against the Mets.