The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals faced off in game #71 of their seasons, a critical matchup as both teams jostle for position in the NL Central. Entering the game, the Brewers held a 37-33 record, placing them second in the division, while the Cardinals were close behind at 36-33, sitting in third.
In their recent matchup on June 12, 2025, the Brewers shut out the Cardinals with a score of 6-0. Jacob Misiorowski dominated in his MLB debut, pitching five no-hit innings before exiting with leg cramps. Brice Turang contributed with an RBI single in the second inning, while the Brewers exploded in the fifth, highlighted by Jackson Chourio's two-run homer and RBI singles from Sal Frelick and Joey Ortiz.
Looking back at their seasons so far, both teams have experienced ups and downs. The Brewers had a tough start in March, going 0-4, but recovered to build a winning record. As of June 12, 2025, their day-of-week record showed varied results throughout the week. Meanwhile, the Cardinals had a 3-1 record in March 2025. Since May 1st, the St. Louis Cardinals have a 22-15 record.
Earlier in the season, on April 26, the Cardinals secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Brewers. Nolan Arenado's home run in the ninth inning sealed the win. Jackson Chourio had tied the game with a two-run homer earlier in the inning, but Arenado's timely hit gave the Cardinals the edge.
Looking ahead, the Brewers have a series of games against the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins later in June. The Cardinals' schedule includes games at Busch Stadium. These divisional matchups will be crucial as both teams aim to climb the NL Central standings.