Clayton Kershaw (18-4, 2.31) vs. Jose Quintana (LHP, 11-11, 4.15). Yesterday, the Cubs managed to do in the post-season what the Diamondbacks couldn’t: win a game against the Dodgers. That staved off elimination, at least for one more day. Chicago now just have to go past Kershaw, to take the series back to Los Angeles. Though Kershaw has been his usual mediocre playoff self this year, with a 4.76 ERA over two starts against the D-backs and Cubs. As with all the Los Angeles pitchers, homers have been his issue: he has allowed five in 11.
Playoff Gameday Thread #17: Not yet dead
