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Cardinals Clash with Brewers: Power Plays at Busch Stadium

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to host the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup on April 20th. The Cardinals, coming off a series of performances that showcased their offensive prowess and pitching stability, look poised to continue their winning ways.


Sep 28, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent encounter against the Padres on April 2nd, STL demonstrated a remarkable ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, racking up 6 runs from 14 hits. Their batting average of .341 and an on-base percentage of .400 underscored a lineup that knows how to get on base and keep the scoreboard ticking. With a perfect fielding percentage in that game and no errors committed, it's clear that STL is not giving anything away easily.


The bullpen's ERA stood at an immaculate 0.00 from the last game, indicating that once STL's starters hand over the reins, their relievers are more than capable of shutting down opposing hitters. This could prove crucial against MIL's lineup if the game gets tight in the later innings.


Sep 28, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

However, it would be unwise to underestimate MIL. Despite STL’s strong showing in previous games – including a dominant performance against Los Angeles Dodgers where they turned around a tied game into a win with five runs in one inning – baseball is unpredictable by nature.


MIL will come into this contest knowing they have every chance of upsetting STL at home if they can leverage any weaknesses shown by Cardinals' pitchers who posted an ERA of 5.625 in another recent outing against LAD.


Sep 28, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Ethan Small (43) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

But given STL’s overall consistency both at bat and on the mound recently – highlighted by their resilience under pressure as seen during extra innings play against LAD – there is every reason for Cardinal fans to approach this upcoming contest with confidence.


The scheduled duel between these two National League contenders will take place under lights at Busch Stadium on Saturday evening local time (April 20th). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage where all eyes will be fixed firmly on whether Cardinals can maintain their flight or if Brewers have what it takes to ground them in front of their home crowd.

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