The Cardinals vs Brewers matchup ended with Milwaukee earning an 8-4 victory over St. Louis on Friday night at American Family Field. The Milwaukee Brewers improved to 101-59, while the St. Louis Cardinals dropped to 77-83.
Brewers Rally Late to Beat Cardinals
The Cardinals vs Brewers game was tied heading into the eighth inning before Milwaukee produced a four-run rally to take control.
Jackson Chourio opened the inning with a single against Luis Gastelum. After David Hamilton was hit by a pitch and Garrett Mitchell reached safely on a sacrifice-bunt attempt, the Brewers loaded the bases.
Brice Turang then delivered the biggest hit of the night, lining a two-run single through the drawn-in infield to score Chourio and Hamilton. William Contreras followed with an RBI single, while Jake Bauers added another run with a sacrifice fly.
The four-run eighth gave the Brewers an 8-4 advantage that they held through the final inning.
Brice Turang Leads Milwaukee Offense
Turang was one of the key performers for Milwaukee, finishing with three hits, including two doubles. His go-ahead single in the eighth inning provided the decisive offensive moment.
The Brewers also received important contributions from Chourio, Contreras and Bauers during their late rally.
Milwaukee’s victory was its 101st of the season, coming one day after the team had clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
Cardinals Fight Back With Two Home Runs
The Cardinals initially trailed 4-1 but rallied in the seventh inning to tie the game.
Jordan Walker started the inning with a home run, cutting into Milwaukee’s lead. Alec Burleson then connected for a two-run homer off Bryse Wilson, with the ball hitting the right-field foul pole to make it 4-4.
Iván Herrera also homered earlier in the game, giving St. Louis three home runs in the contest.
Despite the Cardinals’ comeback, Milwaukee responded immediately in the eighth and ultimately secured the win.
Robert Gasser Delivers Strong Start
Brewers starter Robert Gasser turned in one of his strongest performances of the season. He struck out a career-high nine batters while allowing only one hit over six innings.
The lone hit against Gasser was Herrera’s solo homer in the fourth inning.
Gasser has been particularly effective during September. Over his last four appearances, he has allowed three runs across 22 2/3 innings, helping lower his ERA from 4.57 to 3.87.
His recent run of form comes as he competes for a place in Milwaukee’s playoff starting rotation.
Cardinals vs Brewers Score
The final Cardinals vs Brewers score was:
St. Louis Cardinals 4, Milwaukee Brewers 8
The Cardinals moved to 77-83, while the Brewers improved to 101-59.
The game was played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, with an announced attendance of 42,793. The contest lasted 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What’s Next for Cardinals and Brewers?
The two teams continue the series Saturday.
Quinn Mathews is scheduled to start for St. Louis with a 2-3 record and 3.65 ERA. Milwaukee is set to counter with Dustin May, who enters with a 7-9 record and 4.87 ERA.
For the Cardinals, the next game provides an opportunity to respond after Milwaukee’s late comeback. The Brewers, meanwhile, will look to build on their 101-win season as the postseason approaches.
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