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Brewers' William Contreras Poised to Shine Against Cardinals in Milwaukee Matchup

First Inning


As the Brewers gear up to face the Cardinals at American Family Field, all eyes will be on William Contreras, the Brew Crew's catcher, who has been showcasing exceptional form. Over the last three games, Contreras has demonstrated his prowess with a batting average of .250 and an on-base percentage of .25. His standout performance came against the Braves on June 10th, where he boasted an impressive .500 average and an OPS of 1.75. With such consistency at the plate, Contreras is expected to set the tone early in this matchup.


Apr 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) dives but is unable to catch a single by Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Brewers' lineup also features Rhys Hoskins at first base, who has shown flashes of brilliance with a home run and a slugging percentage of 1.333 in their recent game against Atlanta. Meanwhile, Jake Bauers in left field and Jackson Chourio in center have both maintained solid averages over their last outings.


On the mound for Milwaukee, Easton McGee will look to build on his recent performances where he maintained a respectable ERA of 3.0 and a WHIP of 1.3333 across his appearances. His ability to keep hitters off balance could be crucial in stifling the Cardinals' offense early on.


Sep 4, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Jackson Chourio (11) breaks his bat while hitting a double during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Middle Innings


As we move into the middle innings, attention shifts to how well Milwaukee's bullpen can sustain any lead they might establish early on. Trevor Megill and Abner Uribe have been reliable arms out of the pen with ERAs of 0.0 over their recent appearances against Atlanta. Their ability to maintain control and limit baserunners will be pivotal as they face a potent Cardinals lineup.


For St. Louis, Nolan Gorman stands out as a key player to watch. The second baseman delivered an explosive performance against Toronto with a .667 average and an OPS of 2.417 on June 10th—highlighting his capability to change games single-handedly.


Sep 4, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Jackson Chourio (11) breaks his bat while hitting a double during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Nolan Arenado at third base also poses a significant threat; his consistency is underscored by a .750 average and OPS of 2.25 from one of their recent encounters with Toronto.


Late Innings


In what promises to be an intense conclusion at American Family Field, Christian Yelich's presence for Milwaukee cannot be overlooked despite modest numbers recently—his experience often shines through when it matters most.


The Cardinals will likely rely heavily on Matthew Liberatore’s arm during these crucial moments; however, his recent ERA stands at 5.4 which suggests potential vulnerabilities that Milwaukee hitters could exploit late into proceedings.


Ultimately though—as fans tune into FDSMW for live coverage—the battle between these two sides may very well hinge upon which team capitalizes better under pressure during those decisive final innings come June 13th at precisely 8:10 PM ET right here in Milwaukee!


Join us as we anticipate yet another thrilling chapter between these storied franchises—and don’t forget: share this article if you’re excited about what lies ahead!

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