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Article: NL CENTRAL APPEARS A MEDIOCRE DIVISION.(SPORTS)

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May 4, 1996
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Byline: Tracy Ringolsby, Scripps Howard News Service

If misery loves company, then the National League Central is a virtual orgy.

The Chicago Cubs suffered through a seven-game losing streak, and had to win four out of five games to get to .500. And their reward? A share of the division lead with the Houston Astros, who also went into the weekend with a 14-14 record.

The Pittsburgh Pirates went 9-13 after winning four of their first five games, but still were only a half-game out of first place.

The St. Louis Cardinals went into the weekend having lost six in a row and nine of 10, their record slipping to 12-16, but the Cardinals were ...

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