Milwaukee Brewers Overcome St. Louis Cardinals with 8-2 Victory

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their remarkable run with an emphatic 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night at American Family Field, propelled by another stellar performance from Quinn Priester. With this win, the Brewers not only snapped a three-game losing streak, but also extended their record to 18 consecutive victories in games where Priester has appeared, a franchise-best streak for any starter (Brewers 8-2 Cardinals Game Recap). Priester (13-2) was once again dominant, holding the Cardinals scoreless into the sixth inning and ultimately allowing just two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings, with five strikeouts and one walk. According to Sportradar, the last MLB pitcher to win at least 12 consecutive decisions in a single season was Gerrit Cole, who achieved a streak of 16 for the Houston Astros in 2019. Priester’s 12 straight winning decisions now put him in elite company, and his consistency has been a driving force for Milwaukee as they maintain their major league lead. Offensively, the Brewers broke open a scoreless game with a four-run third inning, capitalizing on two early walks and a bunt single by Joey Ortiz to load the bases. Cardinals starter Andre Pallante (6-14) struggled with control, walking Sal Frelick to bring in the first run. The inning turned on a sacrifice fly by Jackson Chourio, as Jordan Walker’s throw home ricocheted off the sliding Caleb Durbin, allowing two runs to score. Brice Turang capped the rally with an RBI groundout. Christian Yelich, the Brewers’ offensive leader, delivered a massive two-run homer in the seventh inning off Jorge Alcala. The 432-foot shot was Yelich’s 28th of the season, further cementing his status as one of the league’s top sluggers. The Cardinals, who have now lost four straight, mounted a brief challenge in the seventh, loading the bases with two outs to bring the tying run to the plate. However, Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby induced an inning-ending groundout from Alec Burleson to preserve the lead. Priester has now allowed two runs or fewer in 10 of his last 11 appearances, underlining his reliability as Milwaukee’s ace. The Brewers’ ability to consistently win when he pitches has made them a favorite for bettors and analysts alike, with their 90-58 record (47-26 at home) reinforcing their position atop the National League. Looking ahead, St. Louis will turn to Sonny Gray (13-8, 4.45 ERA) as they attempt to halt their skid, while Milwaukee counters with Jacob Misiorowski (5-2, 4.09 ERA) in Saturday’s matchup. The Brewers’ historic streak with Priester on the mound is drawing league-wide attention, as fans and analysts continue to watch for how far this run can go (Quinn Priester’s 12th Straight Win). For real-time stats, highlights, and further updates on both teams, visit the official Milwaukee Brewers Twitter or check out comprehensive coverage on ESPN’s Brewers page.