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Reds lose lead late, fall to Cubs as season closes

The Cubs finished 103-58, their most wins since a 104-victory season in 1910 as they finished atop the National League Central standings. Now they await the outcome of the NL Wild Card Game between the Mets and Giants to learn their opponent in the NL Division Series that is scheduled to begin on Friday at Wrigley Field.

Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks pitched five innings with four earned runs, six hits, one walk, four strikeouts and hit a batter. Following Tony Renda's RBI double in the fourth inning, Hendricks and Chicago trailed by a 4-2 score.