The Cubs ran into the Brewers at the right time, as they traded away key outfielders Carlos Gomez and Gerardo Parra and reliever Jonathan Broxton.
And, as winning teams need to do, the Cubs took advantage. Yesterday’s 4-3 win completed a four-game sweep against the Brew Crew, and pulled the Cubs into a tie with the Giants for the second wild card spot.
It was the Cubs’ fifth win in a row, and the team is 10 games over .500 for the first time all season.
How about the job Clayton Richard did for the Cubs?