Matchday: Friday, June 13, 2025
First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
Broadcast: Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports Wisconsin, MLB.TV
Overview: Cardinals vs. Brewers – NL Central Rivalry Renewed
The Milwaukee Brewers (37-33) host the St. Louis Cardinals (36-33) in a pivotal NL Central matchup at American Family Field. The Brewers enter the game half a game ahead of the Cardinals in the standings, making this series crucial for positioning in the division.
Milwaukee has been strong at home (21-11 record), while St. Louis is struggling with a five-game losing streak and looking to turn things around.
Milwaukee Brewers: Home Dominance & Pitching Strength
The Brewers have been solid at home, relying on their balanced offensive attack led by Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio. Yelich leads the team with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Chourio has been a key contributor with 11 homers and 10 walks.
Key Players to Watch:
- Christian Yelich – .278 AVG, 13 HR, 41 RBI; Brewers’ top slugger
- Jackson Chourio – .257 AVG, 11 HR, 18 doubles
- Brice Turang – .261 AVG, 4 HR, 33 walks
Starting Pitcher:
- Freddy Peralta (5-4, 2.69 ERA, 78 K) – One of MLB’s top pitchers this season
Injury Report:
- Out: Brandon Woodruff (elbow), Robert Gasser (elbow), Connor Thomas (elbow), Blake Perkins (shin), Garrett Mitchell (oblique)
St. Louis Cardinals: Seeking a Turnaround
The Cardinals have struggled recently, losing seven of their last ten games, including five straight losses. Their offense has been inconsistent, but Nolan Arenado and Lars Nootbaar remain key contributors.
Key Players to Watch:
- Nolan Arenado – 8 HR, 56 RBI; Cardinals’ biggest offensive threat
- Lars Nootbaar – 8 HR, .275 AVG
- Brendan Donovan – .310 AVG, 4 HR, 26 RBI
Starting Pitcher:
- Erick Fedde (3-5, 3.54 ERA, 46 K) – Looking to stabilize St. Louis’ rotation
Injury Report:
- Out: Jordan Walker (wrist), Zack Thompson (lat)
Head-to-Head: Brewers vs. Cardinals
- Season Series: Brewers lead 2-1
- Last Meeting: Brewers 5-3 Cardinals (May 2025)
- At American Family Field: Brewers are 21-11 at home
Tactical Breakdown & Prediction
Milwaukee will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage, relying on Peralta’s pitching and their power-hitting lineup. St. Louis, meanwhile, must get a strong outing from Fedde and limit defensive mistakes.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 7.5
Milwaukee Brewers – 156
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 12, 2025
