Just a few games ago, the Cubs seemed to be on the outside looking in, still 1-odd game behind the Brewers in the NL Central standings; with the Cardinals currently in the chase to gain some ground in a tightly contested race for first place, Cubbies fans who just can't stand St. Louis have had every reason to worry.

But worry no more. The Cubs won 2-1 yesterday, gained a half-game advantage over Milwaukee & not only that, could get ready to seize some more momentum heading into today. To say that they're poised for another awesome 19-5 run over the next 20-plus games which they're going to play is a bit premature, but hopefully this win will get them over the hump, or at least get the pressure off their backs for a spell.

And for the moment, the Cubs are in first place, however precariously their position may be.