The moment all NL Central fans have predicted is finally here. The Chicago Cubs are in the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and the Pittsburgh Pirates hope to capitalize on their first 98-win season since 1991.
With the newly designed playoff format, the marathon MLB season comes down to just one play-in wild card game on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
What will it take for each team to prevail? Let’s find out.
Pittsburgh Pirates: 98-64
Bullpen
Can the best bullpen in the MLB really make a difference in a single play-in game?