In a game that stretched well into the night, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious over the Milwaukee Brewers in a gripping 12-inning contest.
The final score of 7-4 barely hints at the drama unfolding on the field, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the end.
Cardinals
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| M. Winn SS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .279 |
| A. Burleson DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .278 |
| N. Arenado 3B | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .264 |
| B. Donovan 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .268 |
| P. Goldschmidt 1B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | .247 |
| L. Nootbaar LF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .245 |
| J. Walker RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .178 |
| V. Scott II RF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .165 |
| P. Pages C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .248 |
| J. Fermin PR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .160 |
| I. Herrera C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .281 |
| M. Siani CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .253 |
Brewers
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| J. Chourio LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .280 |
| B. Perkins CF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .258 |
| W. Contreras C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| G. Sanchez DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .225 |
| G. Mitchell PH-DH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 |
| W. Adames SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .255 |
| B. Hicklen RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| S. Frelick RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .266 |
| R. Hoskins 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .209 |
| J. Ortiz 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .242 |
| B. Turang 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .254 |
Key Highlights
- Michael Siani’s Heroics: The young outfielder came through in the clutch, delivering a two-run single in the 12th inning to break the deadlock.
- Paul Goldschmidt’s Hot Streak: The Cardinals’ slugger continued his impressive form, homering and extending his hitting streak to 10 games.
- Pitching Duel: Both teams’ hurlers put up an intense fight, remaining tight throughout the regulation play.
Siani’s Redemption
Michael Siani, who recently returned from injury, was at the center of attention in the late innings.
After a controversial play in the outfield where he nearly made a spectacular catch, Siani stepped up to the plate in the 12th with a chance to be the hero.
With runners on second and third, Siani laced an opposite-field single, driving in two crucial runs.
He didn’t stop there, showcasing his speed by stealing second and taking advantage of a throwing error to advance to third.
Goldschmidt Keeps Rolling
Paul Goldschmidt continued to be a thorn in the Brewers’ side, going 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBIs.
His consistent performance has been a bright spot for the Cardinals, who are fighting to stay above .500 for the season.
Top Scorers
Pitching Highlights
- Steven Matz: Making his return from the injured list, Matz pitched 4 2/3 innings in his first start since April.
- Ryan Helsley: The Cardinals’ closer earned the win with two strong innings of relief, striking out four.
- Aaron Civale: Milwaukee’s starter held his own, fanning seven batters over five innings.
Extra Innings Drama
The game seemed destined for a regulation finish until Willy Adames’ clutch RBI double in the 11th inning extended the contest.
This set the stage for Siani’s heroics in the 12th, proving once again that in baseball, it’s never over till it’s over.
Looking Ahead
With this win, the Cardinals improve to 70-69, while the Brewers maintain their lead in the NL Central with an 81-58 record.
The series concludes with a promising pitching matchup:
- Cardinals: Sonny Gray (12-9, 3.96 ERA)
- Brewers: Colin Rea (12-4, 3.70 ERA)
Baseball fans won’t want to miss the finale of what’s shaping up to be an exciting series between these division rivals.
