Overview

• Nolan Gorman’s 433-foot three-run homer in the fifth inning off José Quintana chased Milwaukee’s starter and put St. Louis ahead for good.
• Willson Contreras provided late insurance with a ninth-inning solo home run as every Cardinals hitter recorded at least one hit.
• Milwaukee rallied for three runs across the fifth and sixth innings, highlighted by Sal Frelick’s two-run double and Jackson Chourio’s RBI single.
• The 8-5 victory halted St. Louis’s longest skid since May 2024 and evened the NL Central series at two games apiece.
• Sunday’s win-or-go-home finale in Milwaukee will feature Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester.