In a nail-biting showdown between NL Central rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings.
This electrifying matchup, packed with stellar performances and late-game heroics, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
St. Louis Cardinals Vs Milwaukee Brewers Match Player Stats
Cardinals Hitters
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| M. Winn SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .277 |
| A. Burleson LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .275 |
| V. Scott II RF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .165 |
| P. Goldschmidt 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .247 |
| N. Arenado DH-3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .266 |
| B. Donovan 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .268 |
| a- L. Baker PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .211 |
| R. Fernandez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| I. Herrera C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .277 |
| L. Nootbaar RF-LF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .247 |
| J. Fermin 3B-2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .148 |
| M. Siani CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .249 |
| a- singled for Donovan in the 10th |
Brewers Hitters
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| B. Turang 2B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .258 |
| J. Chourio DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .279 |
| J. Bauers 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .195 |
| a- W. Contreras PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| R. Hoskins 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .209 |
| W. Adames SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .253 |
| G. Mitchell RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .261 |
| B. Perkins CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .255 |
| J. Ortiz 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .239 |
| S. Frelick LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .263 |
| E. Haase C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .292 |
| a- struck out for Bauers in the 8th |
Cardinals Batting Stats
| Statistic | Player | Value |
| 2B | N. Arenado | 21 |
| RBI | L. Baker | 9 |
| I. Herrera | 22 | |
| L. Nootbaar | 35 | |
| 2-Out RBI | L. Baker | 1 |
| I. Herrera | 1 | |
| L. Nootbaar | 1 | |
| Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out | M. Winn | 1 |
| I. Herrera | 1 | |
| J. Fermin | 2 |
Brewers Batting Stats
| Statistic | Player | Value |
| 2B | B. Turang | 2 |
| J. Chourio | 24 | |
| 3B | G. Mitchell | 2 |
| HR | E. Haase | 4 |
| RBI | J. Ortiz | 47 |
| E. Haase | 11 | |
| Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out | R. Hoskins | 1 |
| W. Adames | 1 | |
| G. Mitchell | 3 | |
| E. Haase | 1 |
Cardinals Baserunning
| Statistic | Player | Value |
| SB | L. Nootbaar | 7 |
Brewers Baserunning
| Statistic | Player | Value |
| SB | B. Turang | 41 |
| W. Adames | 16 | |
| B. Perkins | 19 |
Cardinals Pitching Stats
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| S. Gray | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3.84 |
| J. Romero | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.77 |
| A. Kittredge | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.03 |
| R. Fernandez | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.19 |
Brewers Pitching Stats
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| C. Rea | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.72 |
| D. Hall | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4.22 |
| D. Williams | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.98 |
| J. Payamps | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.44 |
| H. Milner | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.89 |
Game Highlights and Key Moments
The Cardinals wasted no time, jumping to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning.
They capitalized on Brewers’ starter Colin Rea’s uncharacteristic control issues, drawing two bases-loaded walks.
However, the Brewers’ bullpen, led by DL Hall’s impressive four-inning scoreless relief, kept St. Louis at bay for most of the game.
Milwaukee mounted a comeback in the later innings:
- Garrett Mitchell’s leadoff triple in the 7th, followed by Joey Ortiz’s RBI groundout, put the Brewers on the board
- Eric Haase’s monster 438-foot solo homer in the 8th tied the game at 2-2
The stage was set for extra innings, where Luken Baker emerged as the unlikely hero for St. Louis.
Player Spotlight: Luken Baker
Baker, primarily a minor league player this season, delivered when it mattered most.
With two outs in the 10th inning, he singled home the go-ahead run off Hoby Milner, who was making his first major league appearance since August 8th.
Baker’s clutch hit secured the win and extended his impressive RBI streak to six consecutive games.
His ability to produce in high-pressure situations has been a bright spot for the Cardinals.
Pitching Duel: Gray vs. Rea
Both starting pitchers had contrasting outings:
- Sonny Gray (Cardinals): 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
- Colin Rea (Brewers): 4 IP, 2 ER, multiple BB (exact count not provided)
Gray’s dominant performance kept the Brewers’ offense in check for most of the game, while Rea struggled with command early but managed to limit the damage.
Bullpen Battle
The bullpens played a crucial role in keeping the game tight:
- Cardinals: Ryan Fernandez earned his second save with a high-pressure 10th inning
- Brewers: DL Hall’s four scoreless innings kept Milwaukee in the game
Key Stats and Takeaways
1. Milwaukee’s offensive struggles: 0-for-15 with runners in scoring position
2. St. Louis won the series 2-1, with both wins coming in extra innings
3. Eric Haase’s game-tying homer: 438 feet, his first since July 21
What’s Next for Both Teams?
St. Louis Cardinals:
- Off on Thursday
- Begin a three-game home series vs. Seattle Mariners on Friday
- Probable starter: RHP Erick Fedde (8-8, 3.43 ERA)
Milwaukee Brewers:
- Off on Thursday
- Start a three-game home series vs. Colorado Rockies on Friday
- Probable starter: RHP Frankie Montas (6-9, 4.70 ERA)
This thrilling victory showcases the Cardinals’ resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in the competitive NL Central race.
For fans craving more baseball action, mark your calendars for the upcoming series.
The Cardinals will face the surging Mariners, while the Brewers host the Rockies in what promises to be another exciting weekend of MLB action.
