The Latest Breaking News from Seiya Suzuki

The Braves took the lead on Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki’s two-out error in the eighth inning. The Cubs dropped a game behind the Diamondbacks in the battle for the second wild-card spot and saw their lead over the Marlins for the third and final spot cut to a half-game.

The innocent romances of pre-2016 playoff years are relics, but if we can find our inner rubes — they’ve got to be in there somewhere — it might be a lot of fun.

The Cubs’ bullpen is adjusting to Adbert Alzolay’s absence.

Manager David Ross changed his lineup, and the team avoided a sweep.

An extended replay review saw Corbin Carroll’s eighth-inning flare to right bounce off the grass before settling into Seiya Suzuki’s sliding grasp, plating the game’s only run.

Notes: Relievers Brad Boxberger and Michael Fulmer are among those nearing returns from the IL.

The Cubs beat the Giants 5-0 on Monday.

Happ homered in his first at-bat Monday against the Brewers.

Suzuki hit two doubles and drew two walks in the Cubs’ 10-1 victory Sunday against the Pirates.