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Cardinals' Late Surge Not Enough in 9-3 Loss to Brewers at American Family Field

In a mid-season clash that saw the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers go head-to-head, the Brewers emerged victorious with a decisive 9-3 win, improving their impressive season record to 81-57. The Cardinals, on the other hand, found themselves at an even .500 with a 69-69 record following the game.


Sep 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) hits a 3-run home run in the first inning as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) looks on at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Throughout the contest, the Cardinals managed to notch six hits but struggled significantly in translating these into runs, only crossing home plate three times. Despite a clean defensive game free of errors, St. Louis could not stymie Milwaukee's potent offense. A glance at their hitting performance reveals a tough day at bat for the Cardinals, culminating in a modest team batting average of .194 and an on-base percentage of .297.


Brendan Donovan was a bright spot for St. Louis with his stellar performance at bat which included an impressive batting average of .667 and an on-base percentage of .750 for this particular matchup. Pedro Pagés also made noteworthy contributions by scoring two runs himself, demonstrating his knack for getting on base and navigating it efficiently as reflected by his batting average and OBP both standing at .500.


Sep 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) tags out Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joseph Ortiz (3) trying to stretch a single into a double in the fourth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The pitching department saw its share of struggles too; Neil Pallante had a challenging time as one of St. Louis' starting pitchers with an Earned Run Average soaring to 9.00 from this outing alone—a figure that notably impacts his season-long stats. Riley O'Brien also encountered difficulties despite showing promise through his strikeout rate; he concluded the game with an ERA ballooning to 54.00 after allowing multiple runs during his stint on the mound.


Milwaukee took advantage early in the game by scoring three initial runs which set them up well from the outset. Their hitters kept up relentless pressure throughout ensuring they tallied nine total runs against Cardinal pitchers who faced challenges across both starting roles and bullpen appearances.


Sep 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

As fans eagerly anticipate future matchups between these two teams hoping for more competitive outcomes, they can look forward to another encounter scheduled for September 3rd at American Family Field in Milwaukee Wisconsin USA This next game is slated for a 7:40 PM EDT start time Fans wishing to follow live can do so through broadcast coverage provided by BSWI ensuring they catch every moment of what is expected to be another engaging battle between these rivals

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