The Brewers built their lead against Mike Leake (5-6), who allowed six runs on nine hits in six innings in another uneven start for the Cardinals' right-hander. Though he settled in after the first two innings, he has allowed 18 runs over his last 24 2/3 innings, a span of four starts.
The Cardinals' bats did their part to pick up Leake by spoiling Matt Garza's return from the disabled list with a four-run second inning.