As I was watching the end of Game 4 Tuesday night, I was getting ready to title this post 'DEFCON 1'. I was ready to write all sorts of inspirational, saccharine language to try and talk all of us off the ledge. I was preparing my heart to handle going back to the bar, watching a Game 5, and knowing that Johnny Cueto was waiting for us. I was getting ready for all of that, but then I was saved from all of those thoughts. I'm sure you've all heard the tale of the tape by now. After 8 innings of not playing ball the way we knew they could, the team's bats all of a sudden lit up in the top of the 9th. Between good hitting, even better plate discipline, and some flat out good luck, the Cubs scored 4 runs in the inning to turn a 5-2 deficit into a 6-5 lead. After that, I was PUMPED. But we still hadd to close it out. For that job, the team once again turned to 105 MPH man Aroldis Chapman. The previous night he had blown an attempt at a 6-out save, so this moment was not without apprehension. Luckily, he was his normal dominant self, and mowed down the side 1-2-3. The game ended, and just like that the Cubs had sent the Giants packing(and along with them, all of their even year mojo).
Two days later, we all had the luxury of sitting back and watching a Game 5 as opposed to having to fret over one involving the Cubs. At the end of it, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious, which means that we will be playing them starting tomorrow. It also means that we get to avoid facing Daniel Murphy for a second straight October. Not just that, but since Clayton Kershaw came out of the bullpen to close out the Nationals, he won't be able to pitch again until Game 4. Which puts us in a pretty good situation. We shall see just how good it is for us when the National League Championship Series begins tomorrow. Till then, sweet dreams, good thoughts, and GO CUBBIES!!!!!
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