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Article: CHICAGO: WIN CITY; CUBS WIN WILD CARD AND CHANCE FOR TITLE : CHICAGO 5, SAN FRANCISCO 3.(SPORTS)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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- September 29, 1998
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Byline: Rick Gano Associated Press
Sammy Sosa got what he really wanted - a trip to the postseason.
And Steve Trachsel? Now, he'll be remembered for more than giving up Mark McGwire's 62nd homer - much more. He helped pitch those lovable losers, the Chicago Cubs, into the playoffs.
With a home run boost from castoff Gary Gaetti and two key singles by Sosa, the Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 Monday night to win the frenetic one-game playoff for the NL wild-card spot.
``It felt great. It's been unbelievable,'' said Sosa, who went 2 for 4 and finished with 66 homers, four behind McGwire.
``Tonight, I forgot about the home ...