Updated standings - Cubs, Cardinals and Brewers all lost.

Astros win.

Reds play later tonight...

Cardinals 34 losses -
Brewers 34 losses -
Cubs 35 losses - one game back
Reds 36 losses - two games back
Astros 37 losses - three games back

Back to three games back in the loss column.

It's too bad the Astros let the last two games slip out of their grasp, otherwise they'd be one game back and tied with the Cubs with 35 losses.

But just to point out how awfully close all of the teams are.

Most important thing: Astros are getting exceptional starting pitching.