Believe it or not, yesterday’s win improved the Cubs’ postseason odds by over 33% because both the Cardinals and Reds lost. We’re still talking about a mere 4.5% chance at this point, but a boy can dream. It helps that the opponents are a little easier over the next few weeks, even if the Cubs end up playing against themselves most of the time.
Héctor Neris did everything he could to spoil what had looked like an easy victory Friday afternoon, so Justin Steele may need to toss a shutout to feel confident in this one.