Cubs, facing Reds, hope new month brings same success

Like it or not, the Chicago Cubs turn the calendar from September to October when they continue a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.

The Cubs (71-86) capped their first winning month of the season with a 6-1 victory over the Reds in the series opener onFriday. Nico Hoerner drove in three runs and Adrian Sampson worked seven one-run innings to lead the way.

The win gave Chicago