Cardinals fall to Brewers 3-2 on June 15, 2025, despite a late rally by Jordan Walker. See how the team is regrouping after the tough divisional loss.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
After a nail-biting 3-2 loss to the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals entered a scheduled day off on Monday with a chance to catch their breath. The sting of the close defeat, highlighted by a ninth-inning rally that fell just short, hangs in the air as the team prepares for the week ahead.
The 3-2 loss dropped the Cardinals' record to 33-27, highlighting the tight race in the NL Central.
Sunday's series finale against the Brewers was a classic pitcher's duel that ultimately tipped in Milwaukee's favor. A Christian Yelich home run proved to be a critical blow, and the Cardinals' offense couldn't quite muster enough to overcome it. The ninth inning was a heartbreaker; after Jordan Walker reached on an infield single, the rally was cut short when Victor Scott II struck out, leaving the tying run stranded. Reliever Trevor Megill shut the door for Milwaukee, handing the Cardinals a frustrating loss and dropping their season record to 33-27.
In the world of professional sports, sometimes no news is good news. That was the story for the Cardinals on Monday. The team reported no roster moves, no new injuries, and no major transactions. The farm system was quiet, and the coaching staff and front office remained steady. Even the players' social media accounts were silent. This collective quiet offers a valuable opportunity for the team to reset mentally and physically without any off-the-field distractions after a tough contest.
With the loss to Milwaukee in the rearview mirror, the focus now shifts to what's next. Dropping a close game to a key rival like the Brewers underscores the importance of every game in the NL Central race. The Cardinals can't afford to let one loss snowball. The upcoming series will be a crucial test of their resilience and ability to bounce back. Fans will be watching closely to see if the offense can generate more consistent run support and if the pitching can lock down late-game situations.
While the silence on Monday is a bit unusual after a tough division loss, it's a necessary pause. The team will need to come out firing in their next series to prove the loss to Milwaukee was just a bump in the road. All eyes are on how they respond later this week.
