The Cubs beat the Cardinals 8-3 on Friday, but the Redbirds got help from the Dodgers when they beat the Pirates on Friday night, 6-2.

CardsCardinals magic number to clinch the Central Division — 11

Cardinals 92-55
Pittsburgh 87-60

 

The Royals lost to the Tigers 5-4, and the Twins-Angels game was postponed on Friday, meaning the teams will play a doubleheader today.

RoyalsRoyals magic number to clinch the Central   Division — 6

Royals 86-61
Minnesota 75-71

The magic number is determined by taking 163 and subtracting the number of wins for the Cardinals (or Royals) and subtracting the number of losses for the Pirates (and Twins) respectively.