Freddy Peralta's home dominance continues as the Brewers beat the Cardinals 3-2 on June 14, 2025. See how Peralta and Contreras secured the pivotal division win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a game that felt more like October than June, the Milwaukee Brewers reminded the St. Louis Cardinals just how tough it is to win at American Family Field. Behind another spectacular home start from Freddy Peralta, the Crew secured a tense 3-2 victory, pushing their division rivals further back in the rearview mirror.
Freddy Peralta is now 4-0 with a sparkling 1.09 ERA in seven starts at American Family Field this season.
When Freddy Peralta takes the mound in Milwaukee, it's becoming an event. 'Fastball Freddy' was in complete control Saturday, carving up the Cardinals' lineup for six masterful innings. He allowed just one run while striking out six, showcasing the command and poise that have made him a true rotation anchor. The numbers at home are simply staggering: Peralta is now a perfect 4-0 in seven starts at Am-Fam Field, and the Brewers have won six of those games. His home ERA sits at a microscopic 1.09, making a compelling case that there's no tougher pitcher to face in his own ballpark.
While Peralta was dealing, the offense did just enough to get the job done. As he so often does, William Contreras was right in the middle of the action. The All-Star catcher delivered a clutch RBI double in the fourth inning to get the Brewers on the board and later added a sacrifice fly in the sixth for what proved to be the winning run. Christian Yelich also chipped in with an RBI fielder's choice. It wasn't an offensive explosion, but it was the kind of timely, situational hitting that wins tight divisional ballgames.
This brand of winning—built on homegrown pitching and clutch hitting—is becoming the Brewers' trademark. The success of young stars is a huge part of that. Look no further than Jackson Chourio, whose incredible 20-20 Rookie of the Year campaign has reshaped how the organization views its top talent. The 'Chourio Effect' is now influencing the development of the next wave, with top prospect Ed Howard Made reportedly getting an accelerated path and more big-league exposure. The goal is clear: replicate Chourio's rapid rise and keep the talent pipeline flowing directly to Milwaukee.
With the win secured, the Brewers now sit 1.5 games ahead of the Cardinals in the NL Central standings. The focus immediately shifts to Sunday's rubber match, where veteran lefty Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.86 ERA) will look to clinch the series against St. Louis's Andre Pallante. Another victory would be a massive statement in a race that promises to go down to the wire.
