October 5, 2009-The National League wild card slot will be decided in a one game playoff between the Houston Astros and the Cincinnatti Reds. The Atlanta Braves with a 4-3 week missed by one game making it a three way tie.
Atlanta entered the final week 4 games behind the wild card leader, Houston. Cincinnatti played one game better than the Braves to edge past Atlanta into a chance at the playoffs.
"We were awfully close this year," said manager Bobby Cox. "It really hurts to get this close and miss it. You'll always think of this game or that moment...just a couple of differences and we're in."
"I believe we did something this year that we can build on," said Chipper Jones. "I'm looking forward already to next year."
It's pretty clear that GM Jobo Foster wants to strengthen the bullpen. Too many close leads were not held late in the game.
"Be nice to get a little help in the bullpen," said Cox, who has said he will retire after the 2010 season. Several players have already spoken how they want to get Bobby one more championship ring.
"Well...we'll just see how things develope over this off season."
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