By Greg Halbleib

The Cardinals dropped a 7-0 matinee at Cincinnati. The Braves visit St. Louis to start a weekend series.

The White Sox won in Detroit 6-3 to end the Tigers’ winning streak at eight games. The Sox host the Orioles for a weekend set starting tonight.

The Cubs had Thursday off and visit Oakland tonight.

The red hot CornBelters won their seventh straight game by completing a sweep at Frontier League East-leading Joliet 8-2. The Belters’ road trip continues tonight in Traverse City.

The Chiefs lost at home to Quad Cities 4-3 in 13 innings.

As the Olympics begin in Rio de Janiero, the International Olympic Committee has approved the return of baseball and softball to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.