Last night’s game was forgettable, so let’s forget it. The Cubs managed to back into a playoff guarantee anyway because the Phillies lost both ends of a twin bill and now it’s all about the division and seeding. A 3.5 game lead with just five to play seems pretty secure, but the Cardinals can make up ground with two potential games against the Tigers if needed.
The Cubs currently hold the No. 3 seed and would face the Marlins if the playoffs started today. That’s not as easy a task as it might seem because Miami has two excellent starters and would be dangerous in a three-game series.