Brewers edge Cardinals 3-2 on June 15, 2025, as Christian Yelich homers and Quinn Priester deals. See how Trevor Megill's dramatic save clinched the series.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There's nothing quite like a Sunday win against a division rival. The Milwaukee Brewers gave fans a reason to celebrate heading into their off day, clinching their four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a nail-biting 3-2 victory. Powered by a vintage Christian Yelich performance and another stellar outing from Quinn Priester, the Crew showed the grit needed to win tight games, a quality they'll need in spades as they head to Chicago.
With the tying run on third and the go-ahead run on second, Trevor Megill slammed the door, striking out the final two batters to secure a heart-stopping victory.
The formula for Sunday's win was simple: dominant starting pitching and timely hitting. Quinn Priester was masterful, delivering his fourth consecutive win with six innings of one-run ball. He was the picture of efficiency, striking out three and, most impressively, walking none. On the offensive side, Christian Yelich was the catalyst, racking up three hits including his 14th home run of the season. The supporting cast stepped up, too, with Sal Frelick driving in a run and Drew Avans collecting his first career RBI in a memorable moment for the rookie.
The tense victory was sealed by Trevor Megill, who earned his 15th save in the most dramatic fashion possible. Called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth, Megill found himself in a jam with the tying run on third and the go-ahead run on second. Unfazed, he buckled down and struck out Victor Scott II and Masyn Winn to end the threat and the game, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
While Priester has been a revelation, the starting rotation is poised for an even bigger boost. Ace Brandon Woodruff took a major step in his recovery from a comebacker injury, throwing his first bullpen session on Sunday. While the team won't rush him back, the sight of Woody on the mound is a welcome one. His eventual return would provide a formidable top-of-the-rotation presence for the season's second half, transforming a solid pitching staff into a potentially elite one.
As the pitching staff trends upwards, the front office appears content to let the current infielders grow. Despite a strong farm system, sources indicate significant infield help is unlikely to arrive in 2025. Future cornerstones like Brock Wilken and Eric Pratt are seen as 2026 solutions. For now, the team is committed to giving Caleb Durbin and Joey Ortiz extended opportunities to prove they belong, a show of faith in the young players currently on the roster.
For those wanting to follow every pitch of the upcoming road trip and the rest of the season, the Brewers are promoting a Father's Day deal. Fans can get 50% off an MLB.TV Yearly subscription through June 17, bringing the price down to $59.99 to watch all out-of-market games.
With a series win against the Cardinals in their back pocket, the 38-33 Brewers now enjoy a well-deserved day off before a massive test. On Tuesday, they travel to Wrigley Field to begin a three-game set against the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Chad Patrick will get the ball in the opener, looking to set the tone in a series that could have major implications for the NL Central race. The momentum is real, and now it's time to see if they can carry it into the Windy City.
