Brewers vs. Mets, postponed due to rain.
Cubs 1, Padres 0.
The Brewers’ magic number remains 5. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
The Brewers have 7 games remaining; the Cubs have 6.
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Brewers 7, Marlins 1.
Cardinals 8, Cubs 7.
The Brewers’ magic number is 5. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 7 games remaining.
Today was also probably the final home game as a Brewer for both Prince Fielder and Trevor Hoffman. Fielder is expected to be traded during the offseason. Hoffman will likely sign elsewhere if he doesn’t retire. This blog will miss them both.
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Marlins 4, Brewers 0.
Cubs 7, Cardinals 3.
The Brewers’ magic number remains 7. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 8 games remaining.
Brewers 6, Marlins 2.
Cardinals 7, Cubs 1.
The Brewers’ magic number is now 7. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 9 games remaining.
Brewers 8, Marlins 3.
Giants 13, Cubs 0.
The Brewers’ magic number is now 9. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 10 games remaining.
Brewers 13, Reds 1. (Wow.)
Cubs 2, Giants 0.
The Brewers’ magic number is now 11. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 11 games remaining.
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Reds 4, Brewers 3.
Giants 1, Cubs 0.
The Brewers’ magic number is now 12. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 12 games remaining.
The Brewers lost to the Reds yesterday. The Cubs had the day off. The Brewers’ magic number remains 13. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to that number will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
Both teams have 13 games remaining.
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The Brewers were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with last night’s 9-2 loss to the Giants. I’ve long gotten used to my beloved Brew Crew missing the playoffs. That’s why this despairing fan has set up secondary goals, such as beating the arch-rival Chicago Cubs.
Fortunately, this goal is still doable. The Brewers are 69-79 entering tonight’s game. The Cubs stand at 68-81. That puts the Brewers’ magic number at 13. Any combination of Brewer wins and Cub losses adding up to 13 will ensure that the Brewers end the season with a better record than the Cubs.
This blog will be keeping tabs, and hoping for the best.
Over at the American Spectator, I express skepticism over Brett Favre’s retirement announcement:
No doubt Brett means it when he says he’s done. But that could change tomorrow. It all depends on what hurts more: his ankle, or the thought of seeing his old team(s) win without him. Expect the Vikings to do all they can to push him towards the latter.
As a Packer fan, a Favre retirement does bode well for my team. But I will miss seeing him play if he really is done.
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Inertia Wins! 