It looks like 4 teams (San Diego, Arizona, NY, and Atlanta) will be vying for 3 WC slots in the NL. If the DBacks lose tonight, they will be 1/2 game up for the final WC slot. Time to kick in the afterburners, boyz!
Top of the third and the Diamondbacks are up 8-0. Pavin Smith has driven in 7 of the 8 runs with two homers. Let's hope they don't blow a big lead like the Cardinals did today.
Verlander is perhaps the last pitcher with a chance of getting 300 wins. He will be 42 in February and is 40 away. He is just embarrassing himself and needs to retire with dignity.