Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals — Recap

📰Game Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals controlled the game from the outset, consistently adding runs while their starting pitcher held the Milwaukee Brewers' offense in check for most of the contest. St. Louis never trailed, establishing an early lead and extending it throughout the game to secure a comfortable win. The Brewers' lone run came late, long after the Cardinals had built an imposing five-run advantage.

St. Louis wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with Walker doubling in Winn in the bottom of the first inning. Alec Burleson immediately followed with another double, driving in Walker to give the Cardinals a quick 2-0 lead. Fermín added to the advantage in the fourth, launching a solo home run to make it 3-0. The Cardinals' biggest offensive jolt came in the sixth inning when Burleson hit a two-run homer, extending their lead to 5-0 after Walker had reached base. Milwaukee finally broke through in the seventh, as Pratt's sacrifice fly brought home Mitchell.

The Cardinals' consistent offensive pressure, particularly in the early and middle innings, combined with Michael McGreevy's dominant outing, proved to be the decisive factor. McGreevy delivered 6.1 strong innings, allowing just one earned run while striking out six Brewers hitters, effectively neutralizing Milwaukee's lineup. Alec Burleson was a standout at the plate for St. Louis, contributing significantly with a two-run home run and an earlier RBI double, accounting for three of the Cardinals' five runs. This combination of timely hitting and stingy pitching allowed St. Louis to dictate the pace and build an insurmountable lead, despite the pregame market favoring the Brewers.

Ultimately, the Cardinals' ability to score early and often, coupled with a stifling performance from their starting pitcher, ensured they maintained control throughout the game and never allowed the favored Brewers to mount a threat. St. Louis demonstrated a strong all-around performance to secure the upset victory. The Milwaukee Brewers now stand at 71-44, while the St. Louis Cardinals improve to 58-58.