MLB Game Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (37-34) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (38-34)

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The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers face off in the series finale at American Family Field. The Cardinals secured an 8-5 victory in Game 2, powered by Nolan Gorman’s three-run homer, while the Brewers aim to bounce back and avoid a three-game sweep.

Game Details

  • Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers
  • Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
  • TV Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports Wisconsin

St. Louis Cardinals: Seeking Back-to-Back Wins

The Cardinals (37-34) snapped their six-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory in Game 2, fueled by Nolan Gorman’s three-run homer and Victor Scott’s two-run single. Willson Contreras also homered, adding to St. Louis’ offensive resurgence.

Key Players to Watch (Cardinals)

  • Nolan Gorman – Hit a three-run homer in Game 2, now with eight home runs this season.
  • Willson Contreras – Delivered a solo home run in the ninth, batting .278.
  • Brendan Donovan – Leads the team with a .310 batting average, providing consistency.
  • Erick Fedde (SP) – 5-4 record, 3.45 ERA, looking to dominate the Brewers lineup.

St. Louis has been inconsistent on the road, posting a 14-20 away record, but they must capitalize on Milwaukee’s pitching vulnerabilities.

Milwaukee Brewers: Looking to Avoid a Sweep

The Brewers (38-34) have struggled in this series, dropping two straight games despite strong performances from Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick. Freddy Peralta takes the mound, aiming to salvage the finale.

Key Players to Watch (Brewers)

  • Christian Yelich – Delivered a solo homer in Game 2, now with 13 home runs.
  • Jackson Chourio – Went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, batting .278.
  • Sal Frelick – Hit a two-run double in the fifth, adding offensive depth.
  • Freddy Peralta (SP) – 6-5 record, 3.23 ERA, looking to shut down the Cardinals lineup.

Milwaukee has been strong at home, posting a 22-14 record at American Family Field.

Game Odds

St. Louis Cardinals           8

Milwaukee Brewers       – 136

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 14, 2025

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