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2026 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W1 |
| Chicago | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
2026 Team Leaders
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Team Stats
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Earned Run Average4.2519th
Quality Starts2Tied-4th
WHIP1.4224th
BAA.22716th
Runs13Tied-22nd
Batting Average.22319th
On Base Percentage.30717th
Slugging Percentage.33821st