Brewers and Cubs solidify positions in NL Central power rankings

As of July 25, the Milwaukee Brewers maintain their lead in the NL Central with a 66-39 record, achieving a 4-2 week including wins against the Mets and Rockies. Rookie Cooper Pratt excelled offensively, highlighting the week with his first two career home runs. The Chicago Cubs, at 59-46, follow after a mixed 3-3 week, with Seiya Suzuki contributing three home runs while Pete Crow-Armstrong's performance bolstered his MVP candidacy. The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped to 54-52 after losing four of six games this week, while the St. Louis Cardinals fell to 53-52 amidst a challenging schedule, winning only two out of seven games played. The Brewers travel west for series against the Giants and Angels, while the Cubs face the Cardinals next.

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