Eric Thames hit a solo home run leading off the eighth inning, giving Milwaukee the winning run it needed to beat the Pirates 2-1 Sunday. That win coupled with a Chicago loss boosted the Brewers into a tie for first place in the National League Central Division standings. Jeremy Jeffress picked up the win in relief and Matt Albers claimed the save. The Brewers wrapped up a 10-game home stand with only five victories. Adrian Houser makes his fourth start of the season tonight (Monday) in Cincinnati, the first of a four-game series in the Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 PM, and you can hear the game on 1240AM WOMT.
Four of his teammates will join starting outfielder Christian Yelich on the National Roster for this month’s Major League All-Star Game. It will be played July 9th in Cleveland. Brewers who will join him at Progressive Field are catcher Yasmani Grandal, infielder Mike Moustakas and closer Josh Hader. Yelich — who leads the major leagues in home runs with 29, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby Monday, July 8th.
Other NL Central Division Scores NL Central Standings
Cincinnati Reds 8, Chicago Cubs 6 Chicago Cubs —
St. Louis Cardinals 5, San Diego Padres 3 (11 inn) Milwaukee Brewers –
St. Louis Cardinals -3.0
Pittsburgh Pirates -5.0
Cincinnati Reds -5.5
