Stupid Cubbies

After the Mets had a crushing loss Wednesday night, the Cubs could have knocked them out today, but decided instead to trot out the the best the Iowa, not Chicago, Cubs have to offer.

These no-name Cubs held a 6-3 lead in the 7th, but let the Mets get back in it and lost 7-6 in the bottom of the 9th. The beleaguered Mets bullpen gave up one run in three innings.

Christine is panicked.

The Phillies are still in first by a game. Their magic number remains three. If they go 3-0, the Mets' only hope is the Wild Card. If they go 2-1, the Mets can tie for a sweep. If they go 1-2 or worse, then the Mets get revenge for last year.

I'm not worried, although it's easier not to fret when it's not your team.

I am worried about the weather and the impact the rain could have on the pennant races and my weekend plans - a charity bike ride on Saturday and our last 2008 regular season Phillies game on Sunday.

The Brewers, who entered play tied with the Mets for the Wild Card (1.5 games worse than the Phils), are tied with the Pirates in the 10th.

Red Sox: Jon Lester gave a passing glance at another no-hitter tossing five hitless innings before allowing a leadoff double in the 6th. He won his 16th game (I still can't believe he was this good this year) in his final tuneup for the playoffs. Red Sox 6, Indians 1.

The Rays lost, so there's still slight hope for the division, but being two out with three to play would require a Red Sox sweep against the Yankees and the Tigers to sweep the Rays because Tampa holds the tiebreaker.

11:20 p.m. update: Brewers win on walk-off grand slam. Phillies better score 10 runs in the first inning tomorrow.