Elsewhere in the Major Leagues, we zoom into the National League, where the story continues to revolve around a disastrous September for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubbies, once at the pinnacle of the league, found themselves entering a series against the Atlanta Braves, a matchup that, on paper, given the circumstances, should have favored them. After all, the Braves, having clinched the National League’s top spot on Wednesday evening, had ostensibly little at stake.
However, the tale spun differently on the diamond. With Atlanta seemingly having little to play for, especially after their top-spot clinch, it was surprising to see the energy with which they played.