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The student news site of Marquette University

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The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

Cubs make push for playoff spot

In terms of players, the most valuable one does not reside in right field, but rather is the man on the mound. He has a 34-year-old's composure in a 22-year-old's body. Mark Prior came to the Cubs last year after barely sipping his cup of coffee in the minors and since he first debuted he has been Mr. Consistent.

If the Cubs can manage to stay afloat after the series in St. Louis this week, they will be in a good position for an October invitation. While division rivals Houston and St. Louis face off against teams like Los Angeles and Arizona, the Cubs have a September schedule as easy as an oral exam at Ohio State, dotted with only two series with teams over .500

The way things are going this year, the slogan "Wait 'til next year" might become a thing of the past.

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