Cubs clinch Wild Card, advance to NLDS

Both Dodgers and Cubs were chasing history in yesterday's NL Wild Card game. The Cubs would score three runs in the bottom of the first with a Stephen Cross home run, along with a couple knocks. The Dodgers answered right back in the next inning with a two-run dinger from Ryan Cross, making it a close 3-2 game. Dodgers starting pitcher Evan Cross was able to limit the Cubs to one run in the bottom half. In the top of the third inning, the Dodgers got a couple hits and threatened to tie and perhaps take the lead. But the Cubs got three straight K's to end the game and punch their ticket to the NLDS against the Cardinals for the third straight season. Final score, 4-3. When asked about the Wild Card loss, Evan voiced his frustration about his team's performance. "We couldn't get hits consistently. We are going to try and improve that next year during the tournament." The Dodgers are scheduled to play the Padres in the Wild Card Series next season. Meanwhile for the Cubs, they will face the defending league champion Cardinals in the divison series for the third straight season. "It was a good game,'' Stephen said. "I thought I pitched pretty well. My movement was there for most of the game...made a couple of mistakes, but they happen. Offense could be better. Very happy for the Cubs."