Sunday's Action:
Astros 2 Pirates 3 (12 innings)
Standings:
| Team | W | L | GB | Last 10 | Streak |
| Cardinals | 20 | 14 | - | 4-6 | L3 |
| Reds | 17 | 16 | 2.5 | 6-4 | W1 |
| Pirates | 16 | 18 | 4.0 | 6-4 | W2 |
| Astros | 15 | 19 | 5.0 | 5-5 | L2 |
| Brewers | 15 | 19 | 5.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
| Cubs | 14 | 20 | 6.0 | 5-5 | W1 |
On Tap:
The Brewers and Mets begin a two game series at CITI Field tonight at 6:10 p.m. CDT. Yovani Gallardo (2-3) will start for the Crew. Miguel Bautista (0-1)is the scheduled starter for the Metropolitans.
The Astros are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies beginning with tonight's 6:05 p.m. CDT game. Lucas Harrell (2-2) will make the start for Houston and Joe Blanton (3-3) will start for the Phils.
The Cardinals welcome the Cubs to St. Louis to begin their series tonight at 6:05 p.m. CDT. Jake Westbrook (4-2) is the scheduled starter for the Cards. Ryan Dempster (0-1) will start for the Cubs looking for his first win on the year.
The Pirates get their first look at the new Marlins Ballpark as they begin a series with the Miami Marlins tonight at 6:10 p.m. CDT. In a battle of 2-0 starters Brad Lincoln will take the mound for the Bucs and Anibal Sanchez will start for the Fish.
The Reds travel to Atlanta to take on the Braves beginning tonight at 6:10 p.m. CDT. The Reds will send Homer Bailey (1-3) to the hill. The Braves will counter with young righty Randall Delgado (2-3).