Forget this season. The rest of the year is just playing out the string. Chicago, on its way to the first AL pennant, beat Cleveland 8-2 in only 1 hour 30 minutes. Three other games were scheduled but were rained out. Manning picked up the win as Boston came back to beat Brooklyn, 7-6.
Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.
Denzel Washington Junior supposedly isn't getting any rest during his rehab. He spends several extra hours in the gym, runs the field, takes batting practice, then works out some more in the trainer's room. It's easier to play. This is no rest. Astros' IF Spiers has decided against surgery for his degenerative back condition.