Looming Showdown

The Cubs meet the Brewers beginning tonight in a crucial four game series which will likely determine the winner of the division and, should the Cubs sweep or win three of four, the likely second wild card team. I like the Cubs chances despite their recent offensive woes in Tampa. 

Meanwhile Jon Lester continues to struggle.  He was 3-0 since returning from the DL, but those were not dominant starts by any means. Last night was dreadful.  He lacked command and velocity. Worst of all were the soft tossess picking off runners.  Geez, can't the guy practice throwing to the bases?  I mean he can ordinarily throw 90 mph to home plate.  45 mph straight would have nabbed any of the Rays runners.  What playoff teams are going to take away is they can basically take a thirty foot lead from any base and get away with it.