The Brewers couldn’t put enough runs across to beat the Cardinals in the opener after sweeping the Rays earlier in the week. Eric Lauer got the start for the Brewers against Jordan Montgomery for St. Louis. This series carries even more importance as Milwaukee is facing the division leaders, and is hoping to climb back into that top spot.
The Cardinals struck early in the first inning after Daniel Carlson drew a leadoff walk. Lauer was then able to strike out O’Neil, but Goldschmidt hit a booming blast that brought Carlson home with him. After one St. Louis had a 2-0 lead.