Rizzo slams, Cubs top Reds on wild pitch, 7-6

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    The Chicago Cubs had a division rival lose on a ball that got away from the catcher on Wednesday night.

    Then, about an hour later, the Cubs increased their NL Central lead the same way.

    Javier Baez scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth to cap a wild 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, in which the Cubs almost squandered a grand slam by Anthony Rizzo in the first inning and another strong start by John Lackey because of three home runs allowed by the bullpen.

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