What happened: The Chicago Cubs are officially bound for the playoffs, securing a back-to-back October appearance. Miami still holds a 3-2 lead in the regular-season series despite Thursday's final result.
Why it matters: The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Chicago following a 2-3 stretch over its previous five games. It also halted a two-game winning streak for the Marlins.
By the numbers: The Cubs held an 82-73 record and averaged 5.3 runs prior to the contest. Miami entered at 75-77 while scoring 4.5 runs per game.
What to watch: Chicago will await the final regular-season standings to determine its opening-round opponent.