SCOUTING REPORT • The Cardinals have winning records against all their National League Central Division rivals, with the exception of Pittsburgh (8-8). But they have their biggest edge over the Brewers at 11-4.
Since Mike Matheny took over as Cardinals manager in 2012, the Cardinals are 46-22 against Milwaukee, 21-12 at Busch and 25-10 at Miller Park.
Before Wednesday, the Brewers had spent 139 days in last place this season after leading the division for five months last year. Entering their game with Chicago Wednesday, the Brewers had dropped 10 of 11, including three to the Cardinals in Milwaukee.