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Cubs' comeback falls short in 10-8 loss to Dodgers: 'You keep on fighting'

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LOS ANGELES – A series win against the Dodgers, one of just two playoff-bound teams that was left on the Cubs’ schedule going into the week, was undeniably a good result. But a 10-8 loss Wednesday, with the Cubs so close to pulling off a comeback, was a painful way to wrap up the visit to Dodger Stadium.

“We played two excellent games on the bases and on defense,” manager Criag Counsell said. “Tonight, we played a really good game, but we made two mistakes on the bases.