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LEADING OFF: Cubs-Brewers meet in NL Central showdown

Milwaukee Brewers' Domingo Santana (16) celebrates with Keon Broxton (23) after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Milwaukee Brewers' Domingo Santana (16) celebrates with Keon Broxton (23) after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Milwaukee Brewers' Domingo Santana (16) celebrates with Keon Broxton (23) after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

By Associated Press 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:

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NL CENTRAL SHOWDOWN

If the surprising Brewers are going to catch Chicago in the NL Central, this is probably the best chance they have left to make a big move. Still within striking distance, Milwaukee begins a four-game series at home against the Cubs that features a terrific pitching matchup in the opener. Zach Davies (17-9, 3.89 ERA) starts for the Brewers, looking to earn his major league-high 18th win. He is scheduled to face 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta (14-9, 3.48), expected back from a strained right hamstring that’s sidelined him since Sept. 4. Arrieta was 4-1 with a 1.21 ERA over six starts in August. Milwaukee is also in a tight race with Colorado for the second NL wild card. Nearly two weeks ago, the Brewers outscored the defending World Series champion Cubs 20-3 in a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field. Davies won the series finale 3-1.

HOLDING ON