It's pretty darn apparent that Tony LaRussa doesn't want the Cubs in the playoffs. When you leave your starting pitcher in after giving up nine runs in five innings you've pretty much given up.
The Milwaukee Brewers gain a little ground, and confidence by smashing the hapless Cardinals 13-5. Yost gets thrown out of the game for the second time in two days after arguing balls and strikes with the home plate umpire but ultimately because the ump blew a call at the plate because he was in the wrong position.
I'm sure the Cubs turned off the game after the second inning because even though the Cardinals are pretty dinged up heading into oblivion after winning the World Series, T.R. has no intention of trying to end the season on a good note. The Chicago Cubs just have to take care of business with it starting on Tuesday night in Florida facing the Marlins. The Cubs look unstoppable and their magic number is down to four. This is in combination with a Cubs win or a Brewers lost.
Let the Brewers think they can come back, it makes for a good storyline. The Cubs will be in the NLDS. I firmly believe that.
I'm Clay Koenig and the Cubs lead the Brewers by three games with six games to play on both sides.
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I have been pissed at the Brewers ever since they vacated Seattle AFTER ONE SEASON for dumpy County Stadium. Imagine what I must think of Bud Selig. GGGGrrrr.
Still, that alone can't make me pull for the Cubs. Stadium, yes. Team, no...
Sitting this one out. 99 years though---are you sure that's long enough to wait?
ps..the Mariners want LaRussa--that would make Cub fans happy, right?
Nice blog by the way from a fan who clearly is wearing his teams colors on his sleeve, and all other available body parts.
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