Brewers fall to Cardinals 3-2 on June 15, 2025, as homers spoil Quinn Priester's strong start. Christian Yelich's RBI double wasn't enough in the loss.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a classic case of 'so close, yet so far' for the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. In a nail-biting series finale against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, the Crew battled back but ultimately fell 3-2, leaving the tying run stranded at second base in the bottom of the ninth. The loss at American Family Field was a tough pill to swallow, ending a hard-fought series on a frustrating note.
The tying run stood at second base in the ninth, a painful symbol of a game filled with effort but ending just one hit short of redemption.
The game was a tense pitcher's duel from the start. Brewers starter Quinn Priester delivered a quality performance, going six strong innings with seven strikeouts. However, two mistakes proved costly. Home runs from Nolan Gorman and Willson Contreras provided all the offense the Cardinals would need against Priester. On the other side, St. Louis's Miles Mikolas kept the Brewers' bats mostly quiet. The lone offensive spark for Milwaukee came from Christian Yelich, who continued his solid season by going 2-for-4 with a crucial RBI double. Despite the effort, the offense couldn't string together enough hits to overcome the early deficit.
While the loss stings, it's important to keep perspective. The Brewers' record now sits at 38-34, which is still good enough to hold onto second place in the NL Central. The team's identity this season has been clear: strong pitching and timely hitting, though the bats have been inconsistent, as evidenced by a team batting average of .235. The pitching staff's 3.78 ERA remains a strength, ranking in the top half of the league. Individually, Christian Yelich (13 HR, 42 RBI) remains the offensive engine, while Sal Frelick's .296 average provides a consistent presence in the lineup.
While the big league club navigates the ups and downs of the season, there's exciting news brewing in the farm system. Top prospect Edgardo Made, now ranked No. 55 overall in baseball, continues to develop and impress. The organization is taking a patient approach, even giving him valuable experience with the major league team during spring training. Drawing guidance from former top prospect Jackson Chourio, Made's trajectory has the front office and fans optimistic about the next wave of talent set to arrive in Milwaukee.
Losing a one-run game to a division rival is never easy, especially when you have the tying run in scoring position to end it. But one game doesn't define a season. The Brewers are still firmly in the playoff hunt, with the talent and pitching to compete with anyone. The key will be finding that offensive consistency and turning these close losses into victories. As the team regroups for its next series, fans can take solace in the fact that the fight is far from over, and the future, with prospects like Edgardo Made, looks incredibly bright.
