One Game Playoff

After a 162 game schedule the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox have the exact same record atop the American League Central Division. Due to this oddity the two teams are forced to play one game to determine who goes to the playoffs to live the excitement of October baseball. The rivalry gets renewed tonight at 6:30pm at U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of Chicago. In my weather forecast, I am calling for a few fairweather clouds with temperatures holding steady in the upper 50s throughout the game. If you are one of the lucky people that have the opportunity to attend the game, bring a jacket because a northwest wind at 10-15 mph should chill you down efficiently.

Now for Painter's baseball prediction. Nate Daugherty and Mike Morig are busy covering sports on the local scene today, so I will take a stab at the outcome of the game. I am calling for a higher than normal scoring contest with a heated battle to the end. I've got to stick with my hometown squad: Twins 8, White Sox 6. What's your prognostication? Let's hear it! -ADAM