As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 5 matchup Saturday evening, manager Craig Counsell took some time to speak with the press. When asked about the 15-inning instant classic played by the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers in ALDS Game 5, Counsell was effusive about the matchup. USA Today's Bob Nightengale shared Counsell's praise via X, formerly Twitter.

“That’s the best baseball has to offer,” Counsell said to Nightengale ahead of Game 5.

Indeed, it was. Many consider last night's marathon between the Tigers and Mariners to be one of the best depictions of playoff baseball. During the postseason, the regular season's extra innings “ghost runner” rule is not in effect. So, each team doesn't start with a runner on second base during the additional fr

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