( 47-62 ) 5th place Central 12.5 GB
1. CF Taveras .237
2. SS Gonzalez .210
3. 2B  Phillips .270
4. 1B  Votto .320
5. RF  Balentien .227
6. LF  Nix .235
7. 3B  Rosales .211
8. C    Tatum .190
9. RHP Harang .154 ( 5-13, 4.52 )

( 61-49 ) 2nd place NL West 5.5 GB
1. LF Velez .330
2. 2B Sanchez .299
3. 3B Sandoval .332
4. C   Molina .267
5. RF Winn .263
6. 1B Garko .281
7. CF Rowand .274
8. SS Renteria .251
9. RHP Cain .190 ( 12-3, 2.25 )

Third baseman Scott Rolen is not starting again i will find out why and you all know.
8-9-09 Standings
1. Cardinals 67-44
2. Cubs 58-50 1 GB
3. Brewers 55-55 5GB
4. Astros 54-56 6GB
5. Reds 47-62 12.5 GB
6. Pirates 45-65 15 GB