Cardinals Swept by Diamondbacks, Brewers Surge Ahead

The St. Louis Cardinals were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, dropping their record to 51-49 and deepening their recent struggles. Cardinals starting pitchers have combined to allow 56 earned runs in 66 innings over the last 14 games, leading to a 4-10 record in that span. Sonny Gray allowed a career-high nine runs in just over three innings, while Miles Mikolas also struggled with multiple home runs allowed in a brief outing. The Cardinals have been outscored 44-17 in the first three innings of those 14 games and continue to struggle with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the top of the NL Central, tied with the Cubs, and trade rumors are circulating around pitcher Freddy Peralta. Additionally, the F-M RedHawks will host the 2025 American Association All-Star Game at Newman Outdoor Field.