 have the Cardinals played more games before the All-Star break than they have this year. As this was game number 96, it goes to the Cubs. The Redbirds dropped to 50-46, and it looks like the Brewers may take care of business against the Nationals at home. And if that is true, it would be a four-and-a-half game lead. Still not bad considering where the Cardinals were. But the other clubs below the Cardinals are starting to gain ground on them. Just thinking of that, the Pirates are winning again today, and they've been winning.