I'll be more optimistic: @Cin 2-1 (E# 6)@Cubs 3-0(E#3)Marlins 2-1(E#1)Pirates 3-0 Division winner! Finishing the year at 10-2. If the Brewers win all three against the Reds this weekend and the Cardinals get swept in the 4 game series against the Phillies the elimination number drops down to 1 and if the Brewers win on Monday against the Cubs the division is then wrapped up on that day with a Brewers win. If the Cardinals win two of the four games against the Phillies and the Brewers only win one game against the Reds the elimination number will be at 5. If the Phillies win 3 of the 4 games which I believe they will that drops it down to 5 without even a Brewers win. Realistically I expect the Brewers to win at least one game against the Reds which drops it to an elimination number of 4. With the Cubs, Marlins, and Pirates left after the Reds for the Brewers I don't see how the Brewers can not win the division. If the Phillies sweep the Cardinals it is all over for the Cardinals. The Cardinals have to win at least 3 games against the Phillies for them to have a realistic chance. Also don't count out the Mets being a hard team for the Cardinals to win against also that is going to be a very dangerous series for the Cardinals as the Mets are not a cake walk.