Cubs Knock Cardinals Out Of Playoff Contention With 2-1 Win In 11 Innings
Taylor Davis hit a go-ahead double in the top of the 11th.
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Taylor Davis hit a go-ahead double in the top of the 11th.
The Cubs open the playoffs against the Nationals on Oct. 6 in Washington D.C. Game 2 of that series is Oct. 7.
"If there's any chance of putting it in jeopardy, I mean there's no reason to go out there," Arrieta says.
"We're going to have to settle our debts once we get to the field," Arrieta says.
Victor Caratini is taking over for Anthony Rizzo at first base and Taylor Davis is manning third base in place of Kris Bryant.
The Indians are the favorites to win the World Series a year after falling to the Cubs in seven games.
The Cubs open against the Nationals on Oct. 6.
After the Cubs climbed Mount Everest in 2016, it's a different emotional experience for fans.
The fiery Lackey earned the NL Central-clinching win, after which teammates hinted at his retirement.
The Cubs will face the Nationals in the NLDS.