San Francisco’s playoff bid collapses after an 8-3 lead evaporates in a 9-8 loss to St. Louis. The bullpen surrenders six runs in the final three innings, and Alec Burleson’s ninth-inning RBI single delivers the winner for the Cardinals.

Logan Webb steadied the ship with six solid innings, while Heliot Ramos supplied offense with his 20th homer. For SF, the comeback remains a cautionary tale about late-inning relief; for STL, it’s a rallying moment as they surge to a wild-card berth to cap a dramatic night.

Three-game Monday slate sparks a late-season DFS push. Chris Sale faces Washington and has been elite, while Justin Verlander owns a late-season surge in SF. Freddy Peralta and Nick Pivetta bring upside against San Diego, but the matchup is volatile. Braves carry the top stack with Acuña, Olson, Albies, Profar and Harris, while Rafael Devers looks strong against McGreevy. Adames and Heliot Ramos anchor a SF mini-stack, with Cardinals values Burleson, Donovan and Herrera offering contrarian leverage.

Smart lineups mix Sale and Verlander with Braves exposure and selective Devers- SF mini-stacks. The slate rewards targeted contrarian plays around Gore, Burleson, Donovan and Herrera, balancing upside with disciplined ownership. End-of-season narratives push players to exceed expectations as teams prioritize rest, making this a shakeout for critical fantasy decisions and bets.