The Cubs have had two opportunities in my lifetime to win a baseball game on my birthday and they've lost both of them. I turn 35 today and will be in attendance this afternoon. Third time's the charm, right? Make it so, motherfuckers!
the single elimination wild card game has produced some of the best baseball drama over the past few seasons. the playoffs in their current configuration are fine.
not sure if this was mentioned elsewhere but it looks like arrieta is being held back until game 3 (no starts this weekend vs. the reds): http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20862156/jake-arrieta-scratched-sunday-start-give-right-hamstring-heal-ahead-playoff-series also, nationals park is the toyota camry of ballparks: basic and cookie-cutter but it gets the job done. great food and no bad sight lines.