Is it true that the Braves gave the game ball to Shildt after the game, as big thank you? If not, they should have. And there really needs to be an investigation into his finances to see who is paying him to throw that game. I don't think Matheny was even that stupid in the playoffs. For being such a solid Manager most of the year that was some of the worst decision making I've ever seen by a big league Manager in my lifetime.

Slim odds of winning two in a row but stranger things have happened...