Wednesday 1 October 2008

It can't be October

Why? Because both the Cubs and the White Sox are still playing baseball. Chicago's minor-league team on the South Side won a 1-run game against Minnesota to clinch the American League Central Division last night to the total underwhelm of those of us who live north of Roosevelt Road. They now get to play the Tampa Bay Rays, starting tomorrow afternoon.

I have to concede there is some history here. The last time both teams played in the post-season, the Cubs beat the White Sox in the World Series—the 1906 World Series.

Tonight: Game 1 of the National Leage Division Series at Wrigley Field, 5:30 pm CDT. Eamus Catuli!

Cubs

David Braverman, Wednesday 1 October 2008 12:44:55 UTC

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Thursday 2 October 2008 04:44:03 UTC

Ok, why do you need to hate on the White Sox?

BTW, the White Sox won the 1906 World Series: http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/1906.shtml

Michael

Thursday 2 October 2008 13:12:17 UTC

You're right—the Cubs, who had the best record in the history of baseball in 1906 (116-36)—blew it in six games.

And we don't *need* to hate on the White Sox. It's fun, and a great Chicago tradition.

David

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