The Cubs took the weekend series from the Cardinals two games to one. As Maddon stated after the game, they proved they could play with these guys. They might easily have swept had Hayward's throw to just nip Rizzo at home in the eighth inning been a little off-line. Then again, had Russell not made a spectacular play to get the last out in Saturday's game, the Cards might have taken the series, not the Cubs. As we noted earlier on this blog, right now there is not a lot of difference between the top three in the NL Central and they are clearly the best teams in the National League. Too bad one of them will sit out the playoffs.
Hard to realize the Cubs have only seven more home games remaining and only thirteen left in the regular season. The Pirates series ought to be something next weekend and it will probably determine who has home field advantage in the one game wild card playoff. I like the Cubs chances here, as the Cubs get to go head-to-head at home with Pittsburgh and the Pirates have the tougher schedule remaining.
The Cubs play a three game series with the Brewers to begin the week. Logically, they ought to sweep, but, of course, the Cubs have historically played sloppy baseball against the Brewers. The Brewers have always played sloppy ball against the Cubs as well, but, then, this year they have played badly against everyone. This is a nice series to get Hammel and Hendricks some confidence going into the stretch run.
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