Milwaukee Brewers clinch series win over St. Louis Cardinals

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Thursday, completing a four‑of‑five victory in the series. Jake Bauers delivered a three‑run home run and Brice Turang added his 13th homer of the season, giving the NL Central‑leading Brewers a six‑run third inning and a 7‑4 lead they never relinquished. The win moved Milwaukee to a 59‑34 record heading into the All‑Star break.

The Cardinals responded the next night, snapping an eight‑game losing streak against Milwaukee with a 5‑1 victory. Alec Burleson and José Fermín each hit home runs, and Michael McGreevy worked six-plus strong innings. Despite the win, St. Louis fell further behind in the NL Central and the wild‑card race, while the Brewers solidified their lead.

The series outcome leaves the Brewers atop the division and the Cardinals facing a challenging stretch of games as they chase a postseason spot.