"Tauch leading off the game with a homer is great and it puts everybody in a good place," manager Craig Counsell said. "Bushy had some big hits today as well; swung the bat well. We played a good all-around game.

October baseball won't be in the cards for the Chicago Cubs this year. After officially getting eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday, Chicago will have to rebound on Sunday afternoon for the finale of a four-game series with the visiting Washington Nationals.