Chicago, IL, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Mike Hampton worked six innings and hit a two-run homer Friday as Atlanta handed the Chicago Cubs a devastating loss, 5-4.
The Cubs came into the game trailing San Francisco and Houston by one game in the National League wild card race.
Hampton (13-9) won his fourth straight decisions, giving up one run on four hits. DeWayne Wise added a two-run homer in helping Atlanta win for the sixth time in seven games as a tune-up for the playoffs.
Atlanta clinched home-field advantage for the National League Division Series. The Braves are attempting to eliminate the Cubs from post-season contention and remove the team that beat them in the first round of last year's playoffs.
Kerry Wood (8-9) gave up five runs on 10 hits over seven innings to take the loss. It was Chicago's fourth straight setback