PLAY LIKE IT'S A PENNANT RACE. Perhaps Milwaukee Brewer fans ought advocate for the return of light rail to the Beer City. Although the Crew still hold the wild card, it's difficult to get enthusiastic about their chances after today's Mets sweep coming in the wake of that late July Cub sweep, also at Miller Park, and that early-season Red Sox sweep in Boston.

SECOND SECTION. Cubs, Cardinals, and Phillies also lose. Talk about wasted opportunities.