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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6–3 on May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Both teams managed 11 hits and 4 walks, but the Cardinals capitalized on their opportunities, driving in 6 runs compared to Milwaukee's 3. The Brewers' pitching staff struck out 9 batters while allowing 6 earned runs with a 3.64 ERA, while St. Louis's bullpen posted a 4.50 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 4 walks and 11 hits allowed. Milwaukee's lone home run went unused in an offensive showing that saw the team bat just .241 with a .694 OPS, reflecting the inability to generate timely hits against Cardinal relievers. St. Louis committed no errors and took advantage of Milwaukee's lack of power production to secure the division matchup. The Cardinals' defensive efficiency and run-conversion rate suggest they'll remain competitive in the Central, while the Brewers' continued offensive struggles may force lineup adjustments heading into their next series.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| STL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Jackson ChourioBrice TurangJake BauersJJ WetherholtJordan WalkerMasyn WinnNathan ChurchPedro PagésVictor Scott II
