RIVAL SERIES: The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals meet in a playoff series for the first time tonight

It's been known as a rivalry, but the postseason bragging rights have been one-sided. The Cardinals have won 11 World Series titles, and have reached the National League Championship Series each of the last four years. The Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908, a fact Cards fans punctuate with Cubs fans. The Cubs are hoping to end their curse, and not only win the World Series, but knock off their nemesis, the Cardinals, while doing so. We caught up with a few local fans to get their thoughts on the series.

Jordan Rains

Jordan Rains

Hometown: Ellington, Missouri

Rooting for:

Cardinals

Series prediction:

My real prediction is that the Cardinals are going to make it, but it is going to be tougher than they want it to be.

Level of anxiety:

My level is almost none because I know they are going to make it.

Jordan Rains

Finish the sentence. If the Cubs win the series, I will:

Never hear the end of it.

What are your game-watching plans?

I'm just going to watch when I can. I usually work at night.

Jayde Farmer

Jayde Farmer

Hometown: Du Quoin, Illinois

Rooting for:

Cubs

Series prediction:

I think it's going to be 3-2 and they are going to play all 5.

Level of anxiety:

My heart is racing. I, like, cried in the middle of Applebee's yesterday. I'm nervous, but I think they can do it.

Finish the sentence. If the Cubs win the series, I will:

Cry, literally cry and laugh at my brother.

What are your game-watching plans?

I'm going to the game on Saturday.

Ben Peterson

Ben Peterson

Hometown: St. Louis

Rooting for:

Cardinals

Series prediction:

That Cardinals win the series 3-2.

Level of anxiety:

Let's give an 8, because if they lose to the Cubs, that's a big no-no, that makes us look pretty bad.

Finish the sentence. If the Cubs win the series, I will:

Be very disappointed, but always remain a Cardinals fan.

What are your game-watching plans?

Maybe go to Hotshots with some buddies.

Michele Tapp

Michele Tapp

Hometown: Cape Girardeau

Rooting for:

Cubs

Series prediction:

I think it's going to go all five games, and Cubs 3-2.

Level of anxiety:

I'm really indifferent I'm probably like a three or four.

Finish the sentence. If the Cubs win the series, I will:

Take my husband on a trip to Chicago to celebrate.

What are your game-watching plans?

My husband has a man cave and a big 60-inch screen. We'll be there watching T.V., popping popcorn and inviting friends over.