Cardinals Edge Brewers 3-2: Key Second-Inning Rally Snaps St. Louis Skid – MLB Game Recap 9/14/2025

Sunday, September 14th, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals Edge Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 with Early Surge

The St. Louis Cardinals secured a narrow 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on September 14, 2025, breaking a six-game road losing streak. The Cardinals capitalized early, scoring all three runs in the second inning and then held off a late challenge from the Brewers at American Family Field.

How the Cardinals Built Their Lead

St. Louis wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. In the second inning, Brewers starter José Quintana struggled as the first seven Cardinals batters set the tone. Thomas Saggese led off with a single, then advanced to third via a Nolan Gorman double. Pedro Pagés brought Saggese home with a sacrifice fly, followed by a walk to Jordan Walker. José Fermín’s RBI single plated Gorman, and Nathan Church added another RBI with a single to score Walker, giving the Cardinals a 3-0 lead.

Brewers Respond with Power

Milwaukee chipped away at the deficit with solo home runs from Caleb Durbin in the fourth and Danny Jansen in the fifth inning. Jansen’s homer marked his 12th of the season and first since joining the Brewers at the trade deadline. Despite these efforts, Miles Mikolas limited the Brewers’ offense, allowing just two runs across five innings.

Bullpen Holds On in Crucial Moments

The Cardinals’ bullpen played a pivotal role in securing the victory. Riley O’Brien closed the game with a two-out walk in the ninth but struck out Sal Frelick to earn his fourth save. This performance provided redemption for O’Brien after struggling in a previous outing against Milwaukee.

Key Moment

One of the game’s defining plays came in the sixth inning. The Brewers threatened with runners on first and second and two outs. Blake Perkins hit a 104.3-mph line drive to right field, but Jordan Walker’s sharp fielding ended the threat and preserved the Cardinals’ lead.

Recent Trends and Key Stat

Miles Mikolas has delivered consistent starts recently, allowing only six runs in his last 21 innings over four starts. He hasn’t given up more than two runs in any of those outings, bolstering the Cardinals’ rotation.

What’s Next for Both Teams?

The Cardinals return home to start a series against the Cincinnati Reds. Matthew Liberatore (7-12, 4.35 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for St. Louis, while Zack Littell (9-8, 3.78 ERA) takes the mound for Cincinnati.

The Brewers will have a day off before beginning a home series with the Los Angeles Angels. Freddy Peralta (16-8, 2.89 ERA) is set to start for Milwaukee, facing off against Los Angeles’ Caden Dana (0-1, 8.32 ERA).

In summary

The St. Louis Cardinals snapped their road skid with a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks to timely second-inning hits from José Fermín and Nathan Church. The Brewers responded with home runs but couldn’t overcome a stout Cardinals bullpen and clutch defense. With both teams eyeing strong finishes to the regular season, upcoming series for both clubs carry postseason implications. For fans and followers, this game showcased the importance of seizing early opportunities and executing in critical moments.

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