The idea of Cubs fans cheering for the Cardinals seems almost sacrilegious. However, Cubs fans find themselves in just that position as St. Louis takes on Pittsburgh in a three game series starting Tuesday.
The Cubs currently sit in third place in the National League Central, behind both the Cardinals and Pirates. St. Louis has 8.5 games on the Cubs. Pittsburgh has 3.5 on the Cubs, both teams still hold a Wild Card spot.
Here's something scary...3 teams in the National League Central (Cardinals, Pirates, and Cubs) would be leading every division in baseball …
— Justin Brunick (@JustinBrunick) August 11, 2015
With the Cardinals and Pirates starting their series, Cubs fans seem to be reluctantly pulling for the Cardinals. Although no one seems happy about it.
Cubs have to catch the Pirates first b4 u can even begin the Cardinal convo. Just win n let those 2 beat up on each other. We gain regrdlss.
— sean allums (@Seanski71) August 11, 2015
@bruceww @Wadesworld2 As much as I cant stand the redbirds.. the cards need to sweep this and the Cubs keep winning.. Move closer to #1 wild
— Shane Knight (@dshaneknight) August 11, 2015
@WSDreaming_Cubs I'll *gulp* take the Cards based simply on the fact catching the Pirates and hosting the WC game is a more likely scenario.
— BlazekStrong (@NicholasDBlazek) August 11, 2015
@tony_hogan I'd actually roor for the Cardinals to win so the Cubs can catch Pittsburgh for the #1 Wild Card spot in the NL
— Not Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott (@SeanMcDermott14) August 11, 2015
As tough as it is to stomach for Cubs fans, this is reality in the Wild Card age.
