The division having been lost via the Cubs’ collapse and the Mets’ memorable September run, the two teams met for the final game of the regular season Thursday, October 2 at Wrigley Field.
After almost making it a race again, four games out on September 17 with 10 remaining, the Cubs went 3-6 entering that last day and the Mets clinched the division title September 24.
The Mets entered that final day tuning up for the upcoming NLCS against the Braves and pulled several of their regulars mid-game. The Cubs started their everyday lineup, except for Randy Hundley, who sat for John Hairston.