The Oakland A’s reached All-Star closer Josh Hader for a game-winning home run for the second time in three days, beating Milwaukee 5-3 Thursday afternoon. Matt Chapman’s blast with a man on knocked the Brewers two games out of first place in the National League Central Division — with a weekend series against the Cubs coming up. The usually reliable Hader has given up five home runs in his last 11 appearances. However, a double by Christian Yelich extended his hitting streak to 19 games. Zach Davies takes the mound this (Friday) afternoon in Wrigley Field. He will be facing off against Jose Quintana, with a first pitch scheduled for 1:20 PM, with pregame coverage on 1240 AM WOMT beginning at 12:45.
Other NL Central Division Scores NL Central Standings
St. Louis Cardinals 8, Chicago Cubs 0 St. Louis Cardinals —
Atlanta Braves 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 (7 inn) Chicago Cubs -1.0
Game Shortened due to Rain Milwaukee Brewers -2.0
Cincinnati Reds -7.5
Pittsburgh Pirates -11.0
