The Cubs (71-62) pulled out two important wins against the first place Brewers at Wrigley Field to go a season-high nine games above the .500 mark. They have improved their overall standing in the Wild Card race and are just three back of Milwaukee as they head to Cincinnati for another huge series with postseason implications.
The Reds (69-66) just had a tough road trip to San Francisco and Arizona, going 2-5 to drop out of playoff position. Losing star rookie shortstop Matt McLain to an oblique injury is a huge blow to the lineup. This is still a dangerous group even without McLain, however, especially at Great American Ball Park.