[countryboy]

We beat the Cubs 3-1 to eliminate the Cubs from playoff contention. We are now 1 win, or 1 Pirates loss, away from a second straight Central Division crown.

The AL playoffs are all set except for the 2nd wildcard:

AL East: Rays
AL Central: Indians
AL West: Astros
W/C 1: Mariners
W/C 2: Blue Jays (White Sox 1 GB with 2 to play)


The NL playoff teams are known, but not set:

NL East: Mets (Nationals 2 GB with 2 to play)
NL Central: Cardinals (Pirates 2 GB with 2 to play)
NL West: Dodgers (Home Field Advantage)
W/C 1: Nationals and Pirates are tied.
W/C 2: Nationals and Pirates are tied.


We have Wainwright going against Jon Lester as we try to clinch the division!