Still in disbelief Colorado beat the Tigers and AL Cy Young lock Tarik Skubal today in a parlay wrecker -- and I'd argue one of the five worst losses by any team all year with Detroit trying to make up WC ground. If the Tigers come up short by a game, remember today. The Rockies used all their high-leverage relievers, so the pen could be thinned out Friday. The Cubs played great to start this week at the Dodgers and got to rest up Thursday. Friday pitcher Javier Assad is usually good for five solid innings. This is the Cubs' last stand for their unlikely WC hopes. They pretty much have to sweep in Denver, but the rest of the schedule is friendly.