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Images: The Chicago Cubs defeat the Milwaukee Brewers

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Sunday at Miller Park in Milwaukee.

The Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in a one-game wild-card playoff at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday after the Pirates won their game 4-0 against the Cincinnati Reds.

  Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Hernan Perez slides safely into second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro receives the ball Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro bites his batting helmet after grounding into a double play in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. The Cubs scored three runs in the first and Castro got an RBI on the ground out. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, right, hits a two-run scoring single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Milwaukee. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jorge Lopez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Milwaukee. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo hits a two-run scoring single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Milwaukee. ASSOCIATED PRESS
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Dan Haren turns to throw to third base after knocking down a ground ball by Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Hernan Perez in the fourth inning Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell tags out Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Khris Davis in the fourth inning when he was caught off base Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero reaches out to slap a base hit in the fourth inning Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee against the Milwaukee Brewers. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs pinch runner Quintin Berry reacts after being tagged out at home plate in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell completes a double play on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Hernan Perez and Jean Segura Sunday in the seventh inning of the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and catcher David Ross and manager Joe Maddon celebrate the 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Fans hold "W" signs as Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood and shortstop Addison Russel high-five on the infield after beating Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez breaks his bat in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan rubs his helmet after getting a base hit in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Young fans hold a sign for the Chicago Cubs Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs fans yell at Barrelman as he dances on the Milwaukee Brewers dugout Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits a long outfield fly out against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Denorfia rounds second base on a base hit by Miguel Montero against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant flies out against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs pinch dinner Quintin Berry reacts after landing at second base against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado tags out Chicago Cubs pinch runner Quintin Berry at the plate in the eighth inning Sunday in the final game of the regular season at Miller Park in Milwaukee. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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