Cardinals Dominate Brewers in 5-1 Victory at Busch Stadium

MLB · FINAL · Busch Stadium

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MIL	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	1
STL	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	-	5	7	0

Game Recap

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 1-5 in a matchup held at Busch Stadium. St. Louis took control early and maintained their momentum throughout the contest, anchored by a solid pitching performance and timely hitting to secure the victory.

The Cardinals' offense was led by Alec Burleson, who went 2-for-4, including a home run and 3 RBIs. Jose Fermin also contributed significantly with a 1-for-3 performance that included a solo home run. Jordan Walker added to the offensive output, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI, while Masyn Winn chipped in with a 1-for-4 day that included a run scored.

On the mound, Michael McGreevy earned the win for St. Louis, pitching 6.1 innings, allowing only 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 6 batters. The bullpen remained steady, with Luis Gastelum, JoJo Romero, and Riley O'Brien combining for 2.2 scoreless innings to close out the Brewers.

Key Performances

For the Milwaukee Brewers, Cooper Pratt provided a bright spot, going 2-for-3 with the team's lone RBI. Garrett Mitchell also had a productive day at the plate, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored. Despite these efforts, the Brewers struggled to string together hits against the Cardinals' pitching staff.

Kyle Harrison took the loss for Milwaukee, surrendering 3 earned runs over 4.0 innings of work, including a home run. While Grant Anderson and Jared Koenig faced difficulties in relief, Garrett Stallings provided a strong finish for the Brewers, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings and recording 3 strikeouts while allowing no hits.

The Brewers' lineup saw limited production from their core, with Jackson Chourio held hitless in 4 at-bats with 3 strikeouts, and William Contreras also going 0-for-4. Christian Yelich managed a 1-for-3 showing with a walk, but the team ultimately fell short in their offensive pursuit.

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