Here are the scores for Friday, July 17:
Cubs 7, Braves 3
Expos 6, Dodgers 5 (10 innings)
Phillies 9, Giants 4
Padres 9, Mets 6 (10 innings)
Reds 7, Astros 4
Cardinals 11, Pirates 3
The updated standings in the East:
(tie) Expos: 34-27
(tie) Cardinals: 33-26
Phillies: 28-31- 5 GB
Mets: 27-32- 6 GB
Cubs: 26-33- 7 GB
Pirates: 22-35- 10 GB
In the West:
Astros: 37-24
Giants: 33-27- 3.5 GB
Reds: 32-27- 4 GB
Dodgers: 31-29- 5.5 GB
Braves: 27-32- 9 GB
Padres: 24-35- 12 GB
Note: If there's a tie for first in the second half that involves a first-half winner, the second-half tie will automatically be settled in favor of the other team, This means that the Expos would win the Eastern Division's second-half title if they're still tied with the Cardinals at the end of the half. Similarly, in case of a second-half tie between the Astros and the first-half champion Dodgers in the West, the Astros would be declared the winners of the second half.
Next: Scores and standings for Saturday, July 18.
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