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2017 Cubs victories revisited, September 15: Cubs 8, Cardinals 2

John Lackey’s tirade seemed to energize the Cubs, as they exploded for a seven-run inning to win this game. It made their record 81-66, they led the N.L. Central by three games, and their magic number was reduced to 13.

Let’s get this out of the way right now.

This was a strike, Jordan Baker.

Call hurts #Cubs
Ball 3 should be strike 3
Top 5 Lackey vs Martinez
2% call same
5.4in from edge pic.twitter.com/DeNV3M7A6Q— Cubs Strike Zone (@CubsUmp) September 15, 2017

Perhaps I have not made myself clear.