The Chicago Cubs hope the return of Jameson Taillon can help solidify their playoff position when the right-hander opposes the Atlanta Braves in the rubber game of the teams' three-game series.

Chicago (82-63) ended its three-game losing streak by beating the Braves 6-1 on Tuesday and holds a six-game lead in the NL wild card race. Atlanta (65-80) has lost three of its past four games.

A victory would give Chicago its first season-series win over Atlanta since 2017.

Taillon (9-6, 4.15 ERA) will face off against Atlanta ace Chris Sale (5-4, 2.38) in the series finale.

Taillon was placed on the injured list with a groin strain suffered on Aug. 24 against the Los Angeles Angels. It was the latest setback for Taillon, who spent time on the injured list in July with a calf strain.

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