Cardinals fall to Brewers 6-0 on June 13, 2025, as a gem from Seth Lugo is wasted by a silent offense. Nolan Arenado and the bats go cold in Milwaukee.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a night of frustration in Milwaukee. For nearly six innings, it felt like a classic pitcher's duel was brewing, with Seth Lugo matching the Brewers pitch for pitch. But a late-game collapse by the bullpen and a completely silent offense turned a tight contest into a lopsided 6-0 shutout loss for the St. Louis Cardinals, dropping them to 36-33 on the season.
The Cardinals managed just four hits and failed to advance a single runner past second base all night.
Seth Lugo was the bright spot in an otherwise dismal evening. He navigated the Brewers' lineup effectively for 5 2/3 innings, surrendering only two hits. It was the kind of performance that should put a team in a position to win. Unfortunately, the game unraveled the moment he left. The bullpen couldn't keep the game scoreless, eventually getting tagged for six runs, with a key defensive miscue compounding the damage. It's a tough pill to swallow when a quality start goes to waste.
The story of the game, however, was the offense's complete disappearing act. Facing Brewers starter Warren, the Cardinals' lineup looked lost. The team mustered only four singles all game, with Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt being the only familiar names to reach base. With nine strikeouts and no extra-base hits, there was never a sustained threat. It's one thing to lose a close game; it's another to be so thoroughly dominated at the plate.
For fans hoping for a shake-up, Friday brought no news. There were no trades, no roster moves, and no major updates from the farm system. This loss falls squarely on the shoulders of the players in the clubhouse. While consistency is often key, a performance like this makes you wonder when, or if, a spark will be provided from outside the current 26-man roster. For now, the solution must come from within.
The Cardinals have to have a short memory. This was a deflating loss, especially to a division rival, but it's just one game in a long season. The challenge now is to bounce back tomorrow, find some life in the bats, and even the series. A strong road trip requires resilience, and this team's resolve will be tested immediately. All eyes will be on the lineup card to see how they respond.
