Quote: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.

 

  Getting a couple of Double plays,  with the aid of good Defense,  was huge for the Cubs.   Kris Bryant's abilities and versatility jump out in terms of the Cubs non pitchers.   

 

  On paper,  a solid case can be made that the Cubs are currently better than the Cardinals because of the Cardinals injuries.   Yet,  the Cardinals intangibles are terrific.  St. Louis gets a major break that they won't have to face Jake Arrieta twice as a starter in their series.   

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