The Cubs (60-42) dropped their series against the Royals to finish a 3–3 homestand that saw them fall a game behind the Brewers in the NL Central race. Despite the struggles against Kansas City, the North Siders are 11-7 so far in July and are 18 over the .500 mark for the year. They look to get back to their winning ways when they head across town for three with the rival White Sox starting Friday night.
The South Siders (37-66) have posted a 5-1 record out of the All-Star break, but they are still way off the pace in the American League Central.