The St. Louis Cardinals are in sole possession of first place in the National League Central Division after a 13-4 rout of the Cincinnati Reds last (Friday) night.
The Redbirds collected 18 hits the most they have tallied season.
Adam Wainwright picked up his 155th victory in a Cardinal’s uniform.
Both the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers lost last (Friday) night so the Cardinals were able to pick a full game on both teams in the standings.
The Kansas City Royals with a 4-1 win over the New York Mets.
After not scoring for 22 straight innings, the Royals found some offense.
Ryan O’Hearn scored on a double by Meibrys Viloria, and then Nicky Lopez scored him on a double down the left field line.