The Cubs have won five straight, the first three of which came against the team they’re facing tonight to start another four-game series. These two teams are moving in opposite directions when it comes to the playoff race, or at least that’s what Cubs fans are hoping. It’s possible the Cards will have a different roster by the time this set concludes, though the Cubs could also reshape a few areas.
Justin Steele can heap a little more dirt on the Cards’ coffin with another performance like he had last week, when he held them to two runs and struck out nine batters with one walk.