Quote:Cubs blank Pirates. As I figured, Pittsburgh had no chance with Arrieta on the bump. I'd hate to handicap the playoffs the rest of the way. Between the Cubs, Cards, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Royals, there are a lot of great teams battling it out.


I'm hoping my Cubs go all the way so I can rub it in Hurricane's face.

 

His first 4 or so innings were brilliant.  What a special year he's had and I'm happy to have witnessed it as a Cubs fan.  You could tell he wasn't quite his dominant self for a few innings there but he still got through it and pitched a gem against a damn good Pirates team.  

 

I agree there are some great teams in the playoffs this year and it will be fun to watch the other series besides the Cubs.  What a better team to face in the NLDS, though, in the Cardinals.  We have to beat the best to be the best.  I love it.  

 

I was only 12 or 13, I believe, the last time I saw the Cubs advance in the postseason.  Tonight was a great night for Chicago.

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