And there it is. The Rocket--in what may be his last game, but we've heard that before--pitched well but couldn't hold off the Cards, who've been playing all year like they were the best team in baseball or something.

Okay, everyone, it's time for the Big Dance. It should be a good one--Batgirl is all aquiver. It's October, my friends, the World Series. The Red Sox versus the Redbirds. Get out your dance cards; let's get this party started.