The Cubs evened the series with their victory Saturday – although they didn’t make up any ground on the Brewers, who beat the Mets on Saturday to maintain a five-game lead in the National League Central. The Brewers extended their winning streak to eight games. They have yet to lose a game in August.

Unlike Monday and Tuesday’s losses against the Cincinnati Reds, the Cubs actually put some pressure on the Cardinals in Friday night’s 5-0 loss. But what’s dogged them lately is their continued inability to come up with the big hit.