But in less than a month since, the Cubs have climbed to first place in the National League Central. "It’s a very competitive division, no question about it," Cardinals manager Mike Schildt told reporters before Sunday night's game. His team had been enjoying first place before the weekend series, but they've now lost four in a row, three of those against the Cubs this weekend. On opening day, Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter said that he thinks the team that survives the NL Central will reach the World Series. Before Sunday's game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon likened Cubs vs. Cardinals to Ali vs. Frazier.

Source: Forbes May 06, 2019 13:52 UTC