Yes!

As incredible a turnaround as these last two days have been up to this point (just before game two of the doubleheader starts), I think it’s crucial to the Cubs’ playoff hopes that they win this game.

With Zambrano’s status unclear, the Cubs rotation would be spotty to start a series against offensively powered Atlanta — just when they need it to be its strongest.

So if Clement can carry the Cubs to victory now, Wood doesn’t need to go tomorrow and can start game one of the playoffs Tuesday night. Starting off strong could go a long way toward making up for weak starters in game two and/or three in that short first-round series.

Winning the division, period, would be wonderful — of course! But winning it today would give the Cubs a much better chance to compete in the playoffs and go who knows how deep into October.

Go Cubs!

And thank you, Brewers! Thank you, Scott Podsednik; thank you, Wes Obermueller.

Sorry, Karen! It ain’t over yet, baby.