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MLB Standings: Big week for Red Sox, Dodgers; Orioles, Cubs swept

By Nicholas Ian Allen

May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 26, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Hernan Perez (14) hits an RBI single during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Hernan Perez (14) hits an RBI single during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

National League Central

Milwaukee Brewers (27-23, .540, – GB)

Last Week: 0-2 vs. Blue Jays, 2-2 vs. Diamondbacks

  • Home Record: 14-15
  • Road Record: 13-8
  • Runs Scored: 257
  • Runs Allowed: 232
  • Run Differential: +25
  • Streak: Won 2
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-June 1 at Mets, June 2-4 vs. Dodgers

St. Louis Cardinals (24-23, .511, 1.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 at Dodgers, 1-2 at Rockies

  • Home Record: 12-13
  • Road Record: 12-10
  • Runs Scored: 203
  • Runs Allowed: 197
  • Run Differential: +6
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-June 1 vs. Dodgers, June 2-4 at Cubs

Chicago Cubs (25-24, .510, 1.5 GB)

Last Week: 3-1 vs. Giants, 0-3 at Dodgers

  • Home Record: 14-11
  • Road Record: 11-13
  • Runs Scored: 235
  • Runs Allowed: 227
  • Run Differential: +8
  • Streak: Lost 3
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 at Padres, June 2-4 vs. Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds (24-25, .490, 2.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-1 vs. Indians, 1-0 at Indians, 2-1 at Phillies

  • Home Record: 14-13
  • Road Record: 10-12
  • Runs Scored: 250
  • Runs Allowed: 243
  • Run Differential: +8
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 at Blue Jays, June 2-4 vs. Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates (23-28, .451, 4.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-2 at Braves, 1-2 vs. Mets

  • Home Record: 13-11
  • Road Record: 10-17
  • Runs Scored: 203
  • Runs Allowed: 238
  • Run Differential: -35
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Diamondbacks, June 2-4 at Mets

Slugging first baseman Eric Thames hit .059/.238/.059 in five games for the Brewers last week, and has hit .194/.333/.328 with just two home runs in May after launching 11 long balls in April. However, despite Thames’ struggles at the plate, Milwaukee has played well enough to go 14-10 in May thus far, and open up a slim lead in the NL Central as the second month of the season nears its end.

Domingo Santana, Keon Broxton, Travis Shaw and Jesus Aguilar have powered the Crew at the plate, while a bullpen led by Corey Knebel, Carolos Torres and Jacob Barnes has held onto leads. Opening Day starter Junior Guerra has also returned to the starting rotation after spending more than six weeks on the DL, and allowed one run and three hits in 5.2 innings May 26 against a powerful Diamondbacks lineup.

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