Cardinals snap skid with 5-1 win over Brewers
PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2026, 11:21 PM ET
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St. Louis. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 Wednesday night, with Alec Burleson and José Fermín homering and Michael McGreevy pitching 6 1/3 innings. Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker produced early run-scoring doubles, and Burleson's sixth-inning homer provided the decisive margin in the game at Busch Stadium. The win ended the Cardinals' seven-game losing streak against Milwaukee and halted the Brewers' four-game winning streak. McGreevy (4-7) struck out six and allowed one run on his 26th birthday; Kyle Harrison (8-2) took the loss after four innings, and Walker, named an All-Star this past Saturday, went 2-for-4 and scored twice.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Saturday: Jordan Walker selected to the All-Star Game.
- Prior to Wednesday: Milwaukee held a four-game winning streak.
- Wednesday night: St. Louis defeated Milwaukee 5-1 at Busch Stadium.
- Fourth inning: José Fermín hit a 404-foot solo home run.
- Sixth inning: Alec Burleson hit an estimated 443-foot homer; McGreevy completed 6 1/3 innings.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Cardinals fan, this is a sigh of relief. The team's seven-game losing streak against the Brewers is over. And it's a nice birthday gift for pitcher Michael McGreevy. Celebrate by watching the highlights or sharing the news with fellow fans.
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The St. Louis Cardinals benefited most directly: the win ended their multi-game skid versus Milwaukee, boosted player confidence, and highlighted performances from Alec Burleson, José Fermín, Michael McGreevy and Jordan Walker.
The Milwaukee Brewers suffered the loss that halted their four-game winning streak; pitcher Kyle Harrison took the loss and the team saw its NL Central momentum checked in Wednesday night's defeat.
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