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After one full dominating month, can NL Central continue MLB takeover?
TL;DR
The NL Central teams, particularly the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs, are showcasing strong performances in MLB. The Reds lead with 42 home runs, despite a low team batting average, while the Cubs match their home run count with a higher batting average.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds lead with 42 home runs
- Reds have the lowest team batting average in MLB
- Chicago Cubs also have 42 home runs and a .261 batting average
- Cubs are on a 10-game winning streak
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The Cincinnati Reds, fueled by Elly De La Cruz's dynamic play, continue to run roughshod, despite entering Friday with MLB's No. 30-ranked team batting average.
Of course, it helps when the Reds' all-or-nothing lineup entered Friday with 42 home runs, tied for the league's fourth most.
The Chicago Cubs, powered by a recent 10-game winning streak, also had 42 homers, but they were boosted by a team batting average of .261.
The St. Louis Cardinals, who are developing into one of the league's most streaky clubs, claimed a four-game series from the Pittsburgh Pirates to climb back within two games of leading the major league's most competitive division.
The first-place Reds entered the weekend at 20-11, one game ahead of the Cubs (19-12) and two games ahead of the Cardinals (18-13).
Q&A
How are the Cincinnati Reds performing in MLB this season?
The Cincinnati Reds are performing strongly, leading with 42 home runs despite having the lowest team batting average in the league.
What recent achievement did the Chicago Cubs accomplish?
The Chicago Cubs recently achieved a 10-game winning streak, contributing to their strong performance in the NL Central.
What is the significance of the NL Central's performance in MLB?
The NL Central's performance is significant as it highlights a potential takeover in the league, with both the Reds and Cubs showing impressive power at the plate.