Friday's Games:
Standings:
| Team | W | L | GB | Last 10 | Streak |
| Cardinals | 20 | 13 | - | 5-5 | L2 |
| Reds | 16 | 16 | 3.5 | 5-5 | L2 |
| Astros | 15 | 18 | 5.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
| Brewers | 15 | 18 | 5.0 | 4-6 | W2 |
| Pirates | 15 | 18 | 5.0 | 5-5 | W1 |
| Cubs | 13 | 20 | 7.0 | 5-5 | L2 |
On Tap:
The Brewers look to weep the Cubs with a win in the series finale this afternoon at Miller Park. Marco Estrada (0-2) will start for Milwaukee against Jeff Samardzija (4-1) and the Cubs. Game time in Milwaukee is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. CDT.
The Astros and Pirates wrap up their series in Pittsburgh with today's game scheduled to begin at 12:35 p.m. CDT. Wandy Rodriguez (3-3) and A.J. Burnett (1-2) are the scheduled starters.
The Cardinals and braves will also finish up their series this afternoon. Lance Lynn (6-0) will start for the Cards looking to continue his unbeaten streak to begin his big league career. Tommy Hanson (3-3) will counter for the Braves. Game time is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. CDT.
In Cincinnati the Reds and Nationals will finish their series with today's 12:10 p.m. CDT game. Bronson Arroyo (2-1) and Edwin Jackson (1-1) are the scheduled starters.