Pushing Milwaukee another rung below them in the standings, the Cardinals drew nine walks – five from the Brewers’ bullpen, and three with the bases loaded on their way to a 9-4 victory at Busch Stadium. The win elevated the Cardinals to four games ahead of the winded and stumbling Brewers, and gives the Cardinals a chance to complete a series sweep Wednesday night. The two division rivals, wedged around the Cubs atop the National League Central, have four games coming in the next eight days.
Harrison Bader, back from Class AAA Memphis on Tuesday afternoon, drew a season-best three walks, scored twice, and reached base all four times he came to the plate.