Leake, Cards open 2nd half in Pittsburgh
(MLB.com St. Louis Cardinals)

The National League Central has been a tight battle for the first half. Despite holding sub-.500 records, the Cardinals and Pirates are still in the mix of things as the second half begins. They will get a chance to start making up some ground immediately after the All-Star break with a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Gerrit Cole opposes fellow righty Mike Leake in Friday`s series opener at PNC Park.