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Cardinals and Brewers Clash in Pivotal Four-Game Series at American Family Field
Alright, folks, buckle up—because the St. Louis Cardinals are rolling into Milwaukee for a four-game set against their division rivals, the Brewers, and it couldn’t come at a more crucial moment. Both teams are neck-and-neck in the standings, with the Cardinals sitting at 36-32 and the Brewers trailing by just half a game at 36-33. This series feels less like a midseason matchup and more like a playoff preview.
The Cardinals are coming off a rough patch, having been swept at home by the Blue Jays, including a tough 5-2 loss to cap it off. That losing streak drops them into a seven-game road trip that begins in Milwaukee before heading to Chicago. Not ideal, but it’s the perfect test for a team that tends to play up to its competition—and right now, the Brewers qualify.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee just dropped two out of three to a struggling Atlanta squad, so they’re hungry too. And they’re staying home, which gives them a bit of comfort heading into this clash.
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Now let’s talk matchups. Thursday night features Sonny Gray for the Cardinals, who’s been sharp lately—no earned runs in his last two starts. He faces 23-year-old Jacob Misiorowski, a high-velocity, high-strikeout rookie making his MLB debut. The kid can hit triple digits on the radar gun and has a nasty slider, but control could be a concern. The Cardinals will need to stay patient and wait for mistakes.
Friday, it’s Erick Fedde versus Freddy Peralta—Milwaukee’s ace and a tough customer. He brings a 2.92 ERA and suppresses contact with help from an elite defense. Saturday, the Cards face veteran southpaw Jose Quintana, who could pose problems for a St. Louis lineup thin on right-handed threats. Sunday’s finale likely sees Miles Mikolas taking on Quinn Priester, a groundball-heavy pitcher who leans on his defense more than strikeouts.
Offensively, neither team is lighting up the scoreboard. The Brewers rank 25th in the league in wRC+, relying heavily on Yelich, Hoskins, and Frelick. Yelich is showing some pop again with 13 homers, but it’s Milwaukee’s baserunning that really stands out—they lead the league in BsR and will likely test the Cardinals' defense all series long.
Speaking of defense, both squads are among the league’s best. The Brewers and Cardinals sit 4th and 3rd respectively in team defensive metrics, so don’t expect a ton of sloppy plays. It’ll be clean, fundamentally sound baseball.
As for the ballpark, American Family Field gives a slight edge to pitchers overall, but it also boosts home runs by about 7%—and even more if the roof’s open. Keep an eye on the conditions before first pitch.
Bottom line? These are two evenly matched teams. The Cardinals might have a slight edge in overall profile, but Milwaukee’s speed could be a game-changer. The Cards tend to rise against strong teams, while the Brewers feast on the weaker ones. It’s a four-game chess match that could shape the NL Central race, and every inning’s going to matter. Let’s play ball.
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