The Milwaukee Brewers have lost 15 of their last 22 games. Before Thursday night’s victory against Colorado, the Chicago Cubs had lost four straight and seven of their last 10. The Brewers have lost pitcher Ben Sheets until September and infielder Tony Graffanino for the season. An injury to outfielder Alfonso Soriano has Cubs fans singing the blues.

All this agony and despair at the top of the division hasn’t gone without notice. Even down in Houston, where the Astros are 8 ½ games back, optimistic thoughts are beginning to stir.

Things are getting interesting in the NL Central. And nowhere are they more interesting right now than in St. Louis. (more)

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