Before the season began, it seemed likely the NL Central was going to be a fight between the Brewers, Cardinals and Cubs. Now, with more than three quarters of the season complete, those three teams remain as much in contention for the division title as they were on Opening Day.
Entering Monday, the Cardinals (65-57) hold a single winning percentage point lead over the Cubs in the division (66-58), with the Brewers (64-60) two games back. No other division has a team within two games of first place. Let’s take a look at what each team needs to do to win the NL Central.