The Cubs won their first two games of the season against the Cardinals, but St. Louis battled back to avoid being swept by winning a rain-soaked finale Wednesday afternoon. What does the first chapter between the NL Central foes say about the state of the rivalry, and what we can expect as the season continues?
ESPN.com's Jesse Rogers and Mark Saxon weigh in with their initial impressions.
Jesse Rogers: Well, Mark, it took about six hours for the Cardinals to avoid the sweep Wednesday, but I'm not sure they can avoid the inevitable: The Cubs are taking over the division.