With the division title wrapped up, Lou Piniella trotted out the B-squad today and the Cubs still beat the Reds.
Ryan Theriot was the only regular starter in the lineup as a rested and relaxed Rich Hill powered through the Cincinnati lineup, taking a perfect game into the fifth inning and a no-hitter into the sixth as he, Sean Marshall and Scott Eyre combined on a one-hitter and a 4-0 win.
Despite the sweep at the hands of the Marlins, the Cubs have won 12 of their last 17 games.
The Cubs' opponent in the first round has yet to be determined, as four teams could wind up the regular season tomorrow with 89 wins, leaving ties for the NL East and the Wild Card. That could leave two playoff teams burned out with pitching rotations thrown out of whack. Sucks to be them, hopefully.
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