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Two teams will punch their ticket to the NLCS today. Here is your open thread for today’s action.
Cardinals versus Braves
This will be a great game. The Braves have cracked down on the Tomahawk Chop, as they are not handing out foam tomahawks to fans, and they will not be playing the music. I really like both of these teams, and I am excited to see how this plays out.
Update: Or not. As I am writing this, the Cardinals are leading 13-1 over the Braves in the eighth inning. The Cardinals got a 10-run first inning, and never looked back. I previously was cheering for the Braves to win it all, but now I probably will be shifting my interests to the Cardinals. They are both hard not to like.
Update: The score is held, and the Cardinals are advancing to the ALCS to face the winner of the Dodgers-Nats game today.
Nationals versus Dodgers
This one will also be fun. The pitching matchup consists of a veteran and a young gunner, Stephen Strasburg against Walker Buehler. Both pitchers have proven themselves in the postseason. Also, as you guys know, the Nats are loaded with former Twins.
GO _______________ GO