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On April 7th, 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This game featured two National League Central division rivals who are expected to compete for a playoff spot this season.
The Cardinals sent right-hander Jack Flaherty to the mound, while the Brewers countered with left-hander Brett Anderson. The game started off with both pitchers throwing scoreless innings, but the Brewers struck first in the bottom of the third inning.
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With runners on first and second and two outs, Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain hit a two-RBI double to right field, putting the Brewers up 2-0. The Brewers added to their lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when right fielder Christian Yelich hit a solo home run to right-center field, making it 3-0.
The Cardinals responded in the top of the fifth inning when left fielder Tyler O’Neill hit a solo home run to left field, cutting the Brewers’ lead to 3-1. The Cardinals threatened in the top of the seventh inning, loading the bases with two outs, but Brewers reliever Brad Boxberger was able to strike out Cardinals second baseman Edmundo Sosa to end the inning.
The Brewers added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth inning when first baseman Keston Hiura hit an RBI double to center field, putting the Brewers up 4-1. Brewers closer Josh Hader came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning and retired the side in order, securing the Brewers’ victory.
One of the key factors in the Brewers’ victory was the performance of their starting pitcher, Brett Anderson. He pitched six innings, allowing only one run on three hits and striking out three batters. The Brewers’ bullpen also had a strong outing, with Brad Boxberger and Josh Hader combining for three scoreless innings.
The Brewers’ offense was led by Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich, who both had key hits that drove in runs. Cain’s two-RBI double in the third inning gave the Brewers an early lead, while Yelich’s solo home run in the fourth inning provided the Brewers with some insurance runs.
The Cardinals’ offense struggled to produce runs against the Brewers’ pitching staff. While they were able to score one run, they only managed three hits and left six runners on base throughout the game. The Cardinals will be looking to improve their situational hitting in their upcoming games.
Jack Flaherty had a solid outing for the Cardinals, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on six hits while striking out seven batters. However, the Cardinals’ bullpen struggled in the later innings, allowing one run on three hits and one walk.
In conclusion, the Brewers’ victory over the Cardinals was a result of strong pitching and timely hitting. The Brewers will be looking to continue their winning ways in their upcoming games, while the Cardinals will be looking to bounce back and even the series in their next game. This game was a reminder of how closely matched these two teams are, and fans can expect more exciting games between them throughout the season.
