We have reached the final series of the season for teams.Yesterday we saw a lot of champagne pop as the Cubs, White Sox, Padres, and Guardians all clinched their playoff spots.
That means we might have some rather tired teams today.There is still importance to a lot of games, but because of football this weekend, this will be my last piece for baseball's regular season.
Instead of focusing on just one game, I'll share my thoughts on a few of them.The Cubs finally clinched their playoff spot, but they still need to figure out which Wild Card spot they will take.They also spent a ton of time yesterday afternoon drinking beers and pouring booze on each other.
You don't really stop the party right away and then travel to Boston in the evening.Now you have to play a game at 12 CT.
I think the Cubs have no shot at winning this one and probably will be unlikely to win either of the games today.I'm taking Boston in Game 1 and likely will take them in Game 2 as well.Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Christopher Sanchez (61) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field.
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Freddy Peralta vs.Christopher Sanchez is one of the better games on today's schedule.
Peralta is looking like the guy the Mets tried to trade for.In his last 28.2 innings, he has allowed just three earned runs.
That is a span of five starts, going back to his last start in August.Peralta has plenty of experience against the Phillies and has allowed just 28 hits in 124 at-bats.
Sanchez has been an elite starter all year and is looking for his 19th win.For the season, he is 18-6 with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP.
The total on this game is just 6.5, but I think the under is still probably the correct play.The only real question i...