MLB news: Chicago wins NL North
The G-Men took a 4-0 lead with a three-run top of the fourth inning against Madison starting pitcher Casey Lawrence, and rode it from there to claim the NL North Division with a 6-1 victory.
With the win, Chicago closed out the regular season with an 81-82 record over Madison, whose season ends with its wild-card loss.
Chicago starting pitcher Shohei Ohitani enjoyed a big game allowing one run on three hits over seven innings.
His three-run homer off Casey Lawrence in the bottom of the third inning, staked Chicago to a 4-0 lead.
With the victory, the G-Man will be the road trip when the NL opens its postseason. Chicago will face the Franklin County team for the title.
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