If you’re in the same camp as guys like Goose Gossage, Pete Rose, Lou Piniella or Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon – one that believes the little nuances and strategy that made the game of baseball great is gone – you might not have enjoyed Wednesday’s game. Well, that’s not entirely accurate. Maddon is probably fine given his team came out on top, reclaiming first place in the NL Central race.
This win felt different. Don’t get me wrong – Chicago has downright dominant at Wrigley Field this year, going 43-19 at the Friendly Confines.