LEADING OFF: Cubs, Twins try to clinch; Altuve at 199 hits

Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward, right, is congratulated by teammate Leonys Martin after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward, right, is congratulated by teammate Leonys Martin after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

By Associated Press September 27, 2017 4 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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TRY AGAIN

Coming off a loss Tuesday night, the World Series champion Cubs make their second attempt at clinching a second straight NL Central title when veteran John Lackey (11-11, 4.67 ERA) pitches in St. Louis. The rival Cardinals, who are 2½ games behind Colorado for the second NL wild card, counter with Michael Wacha (12-8, 4.00) as they try to prevent Chicago from celebrating on their home turf.

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