Before I begin this recap of the Cubs’ impressive 8-2 victory over the Giants that gave them a series sweep and four straight wins, a mea culpa.
I thought it was not wise to bring a rookie like Jordan Wicks into the pressure of a playoff race. Man, was I wrong. Wicks looks like the real deal, a top-notch talent and right now if I’m choosing? He’s in the postseason rotation.
Wicks threw six solid innings before running out of gas in the seventh and the Cubs swept this series with a varied, 11-hit attack that included a pair of home runs.