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Crosstown Classic
 Well before the invent of interleague play, the annual Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and the Sox was always a big deal. Baseball bragging rights in Chicago were on the line. What I always found disappointing about the classic was that it was techinically an exhibition game. Therefore you might get the starters for the first few innings, but by the 5th or 6th innings the players on the field were almost all minor leaguers trying to prove that they belonged in the big leagues.
Once MLB introduced interleague play, not only did it give the Cubs and Sox more opportunity to play each other - it forces them to go for the win, not just try out new talent. So now I can look forward to a real great series this weekend and next, when the Cubs and Sox square off. First at Commisky (U.S. Cellular Field) this weekend, then in Wrigley Field next weekend. Both teams are in 2nd place in their respective divisions and both have a very good chance of making it far into the playoffs.
 When push comes to shove, I'm a Cubs fan; but I'm really enjoying having both ball teams contending this year. It means any Chicago ball game I can find on TV will be a good one. It also means these guys will really be playing for keeps these next two weekends. Nobody wants a bad series against the crosstown rival to be the beginning of the end for their run for the pennant.
posted by Brendan | 12:38 PM | permanent link
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