Idle Brewers Fall Behind In NL Central Race

The Milwaukee Brewers were off Monday, but they still fell another half game down the standings when the Chicago Cubs crushed Cincinnati 15-5 at Wrigley Field. The Crew remains in third place in the National League Central, one game behind second place Saint Louis and two and a half behind the division leading Cubs — which got back to back homers from Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo while Jose Quintana got his first win since July 23rd. Rizzo called it a statement game, saying “We have to take care of ourselves and that’s it.” The Cubs were the only Central contender to play Monday night. Milwaukee remains two games ahead of fourth place Pittsburgh in the Central, and those teams will open a two game series tonight (Tuesday) at Miller Park.