Cardinals' Fifth Inning Spark Not Enough as Brewers Dominate at Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals faced a challenging game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium, resulting in a 7-1 loss. This outcome brought the Cardinals to a 12-16 record, while the Brewers improved to 14-15. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals struggled to find momentum throughout most of the game.

Cardinals' Performance

The Cardinals managed to score their only run in the fifth inning, thanks to Brendan Donovan's contribution with an RBI. However, this was not enough to ignite a comeback for St. Louis. The team recorded seven hits overall but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities with runners in scoring position.

Alec Burleson stood out with his perfect batting average of 1.000 and on-base percentage of 1.0 during his plate appearances, showcasing his ability to get on base consistently despite limited opportunities.

On the mound, Erick Fedde had a tough outing as he allowed seven earned runs over five and two-thirds innings pitched, contributing significantly to his elevated ERA of 11.118 for this game.

Brewers' Dominance

Milwaukee took control early by scoring three runs in the first inning and adding four more in the fourth inning through strategic hitting and capitalizing on pitching weaknesses from StL's starter Erick Fedde.

The Brewers showcased solid offensive performance with eleven hits spread across multiple innings that kept pressure on StL's defense throughout much of this matchup at Busch Stadium.

Looking ahead for fans eager about upcoming games involving their favorite team - mark your calendars! The next scheduled match-up features STL traveling away from home turf when they face off against Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park; tune into MLB Network coverage starting April 28th beginning promptly around evening time (6:40 PM EDT). Share this article if you enjoyed reading about today's action-packed encounter between these two teams!