As we begin moving down the stretch of the season, the Brewers add some distance; Cubs take advantage of Reds; Reds dip to third; Pirates stand pat; and the Cardinals can’t climb. Here’s the week that was.
1. Milwaukee Brewers (64-54, - GB)
The Brewers finally popped the positive run differential mark. Going into’s Saturday’s contest, Milwaukee was at +1. While the club hasn’t been great lately, they’ve been good enough. While the Cubs surge and the Reds slide, the Brewers have done enough to take advantage of what’s going on down the standings to open up a lead of a couple games.