The hottest team in the National League Central Division is supposed to be struggling without its top slugger, Christian Yelich. Instead, the Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to extend their current winning streak to eight games-in-a-row when they visit St. Louis tonight (Friday). Ryan Braun’s two-run homer gave the Brewers a 3-2 win and a sweep of the four-game set at Miami Thursday afternoon. Milwaukee is 10 games over .500 for the first time in three months. Adam Houser starts the game at Busch Stadium. The Brewers trail the first-place Cardinals by four games.
Other Scores of Note
St. Louis Cardinals 10, Colorado Rockies 3
Chicago Cubs 4, San Diego Padres 1
Washington Nationals 12, Minnesota Twins 6
NL Wildcard Standings
Washington Nationals +3.5
Chicago Cubs –
Milwaukee Brewers –
NL Central Standings
St. Louis Cardinals –
Milwaukee Brewers -4.0
Chicago Cubs -4.0
Cincinnati Reds -14.5
Pittsburgh Pirates -17.5
