Middle of the Stretch

NL North

Reds are in first as Pirates lose two of three to the pesky Injuns. Next up for the Reds is those pesky Injuns...oh me oh my. It is possible the Pirates will retake the lead as they host Texas. Milwaukee Brewers had a bead on the remaining wild card spot but the injury to Donald Satou did not help their cause as he will miss at least two starts. The Cubs chances may have gotten a little better with the Brewers unlucky loss but have spiraled downward after the Czars and Injuns beat them up.

NL East

Trenton is in first who lost 2 of 3 to the Reds, next up is a trip to OKC. Atlanta stayed close as their odd schedule saw them play 7 games with KC and winning 5 to KC's chagrin. Next up for the Beans is the Astros. The Indians have beating up everyone of late but has gained little ground but stay in the hunt as they travel to Cincy for 3 of their last 6 away games.

NL South

Houston has seen their lead shrink a bit to 8 games as their passage thru the East has not been helpful. Next up is Atlanta another East foe that could allow the Czars a chance to get closer. El Paso could close ground but a tough schedule could set them back as they face the Brewers.

NL West

Kansas City has a 20 game lead and has a playoff spot. Wins have been hard to come by as they have been traveling through the North and East with little success. Next up is the Cubs at home.

Wild Card Action: The loser of the North has one in hand and 6 others that could find the prize before it is over.

AL North

Toronto, St. Louis and Detroit keep playing musical chairs. The revolving door may not stop until the last out is bellowed.

AL East

The Dover Dung Beetles has led most of the way but just can't seem to put the competition away. The Philadelphia Athletics are staggering around in second only 3 games back followed by the New York Yankees at 5.

AL South

The Durham Bulls has won 100 games and is the first to do so, but OMG they can't sit down to take a breather because of the protruding sticks from the Monterrey Corn Dogs, who are only 4 back.

AL West

The Anaheim Angels has had an expansion and contraction over the last month but has whethered the economic crisis maybe. Las Vegas 51s keep getting close then falters. It could be a race to the finish line before it is over.

Wild Card Action: The loser of the South has one no matter what. The loser of the West could claim the other, but if either of them slip badly there is everyone else who could grab the spot.