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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 21 | 15 | .583 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 22 | 16 | .579 | - | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 17 | 21 | .447 | 5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 16 | 20 | .444 | 5 | L7 |
| St. Louis | 15 | 21 | .417 | 6 | L4 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 24 | 13 | .649 | - | W1 |
| Minnesota | 21 | 15 | .583 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 22 | 16 | .579 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Detroit | 19 | 18 | .514 | 5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 9 | 28 | .243 | 15 | W1 |