On a night when fireworks will light up Chicago’s sky, the Cubs and Cardinals bring the heat to Wrigley Field with the NL Central race tightening and St. Louis desperate to snap a historic scoreless skid.

The entire middle of the order is deserving of playing in the All-Star Game, meaning the Cubs are in a great place as we approach the break.

Here's everything that you need to know about watching the two NL Central foes clash on an afternoon edition of "Friday Night Baseball."

Cade Horton was fine but missed some key pitches that turned into runs but the lineup was helpless again as the Chicago Cubs lose 4-2 to the Twins