The Cards/Cubs rivalry heats up on this episode of the 11th Inning Stretch!

On this episode of the 11th Inning Stretch, Paul and Alex are here to discuss this weekend’s battle for Central Division supremacy with the Cubs, the NL Wild Card race, and other news around Major League Baseball.
This weekend, the St. Louis Cardinals head to Chicago to take on the first place Cubs in a series that could have a hand in determining the Central Division champion and will most likely have playoff implications for both teams. Paul and Alex tell us about the importance of this weekend’s series and what it means for Cardinals fans to see meaningful September baseball. Also, we get a preview of next week’s series with the Cincinnati Reds, and a closer look at the teams involved in the NL Wild Card race.
Plus, the guys discuss the Cleveland Indians 22-game winning streak, news concerning the Japanese phenom Shohei Otani, umpires in today’s game, and Alex gives his thoughts on players changing franchises in order to create a best-case scenario.
Join us for this episode of the 11th Inning Stretch!

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