The St. Louis Cardinals' losing streak hits seven after a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on June 14. Nolan Arenado struggles as Freddy Peralta dominates for Milwaukee.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's a script Cardinals fans have seen far too many times this season, and especially over the last week. A solid pitching effort wasted, bats going silent in key moments, and another number added to the loss column. The St. Louis Cardinals fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Saturday, extending their agonizing losing streak to a season-high seven games and sending a new wave of frustration through Cardinal Nation.
With the 3-2 loss to Milwaukee, the Cardinals' losing streak extended to seven games, marking their longest skid of the 2025 season.
The story of the game was the familiar struggle against a dominant opposing pitcher. Brewers ace Freddy Peralta was in complete control, carving up the Cardinals' lineup for six strikeouts over six innings while allowing just two runs. St. Louis had no answers. Key hitters disappeared, with Nolan Arenado going 0-for-4. The few opportunities the Cardinals had were squandered, exemplified by Masyn Winn grounding out in a crucial spot and Ivan Herrera striking out on a foul tip to end an early threat. It was a classic case of too little, too late from an offense that seems to have lost its way.
A single loss is just that, but seven in a row is a trend—a deeply concerning one. This skid isn't just bad luck; it's a reflection of a team that is fundamentally struggling to score runs. Key hitters like Lars Nootbaar, Alec Burleson, and Nolan Gorman have been unable to provide the necessary spark, and the lineup lacks the firepower to compete consistently. The team's inability to generate sustained rallies or capitalize with runners in scoring position has become the defining characteristic of this brutal stretch.
As the losses mount, the silence from the organization is becoming deafening. There were no roster shakeups on Saturday, no promotions from the farm system to inject new life, and no major announcements from the front office or coaching staff. While fans are clamoring for change, the Cardinals are standing pat. The lack of action leaves many wondering about the plan. Manager Oliver Marmol continues to face mounting pressure, but for now, the team is sticking with the same personnel that has led them into this seven-game tailspin.
Where do the Cardinals go from here? Another game looms, offering another chance to finally snap this streak. But the problems feel deeper than a single game. The pressure is on not just the players on the field, but on the management in the front office to find a solution before this skid completely derails the 2025 season. One thing is certain: the team that takes the field tomorrow needs to look drastically different in its approach, or fans will be reading this same story all over again.
