Photos: Cardinals use small ball to top Brewers in series-opener at Busch on Monday
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) walks off the field after he was removed from the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera hits a three-run double during the fourth inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) congratulates catcher Pedro PagŽs (43) after they scored against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) is removed from the game by manager Pat Murphy (49) during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a one run single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a one run single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) reacts after hitting a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy (62) pitches during the first inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher George Soriano (65) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Rengifo (13) hits a one run single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) loses his helmet as he runs to second base for a double during the eighth inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jake Woodford (41) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II lays down a bunt during the fourth inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) center fielder Victor Scott II (11) and right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates with catcher Pedro PagŽs (43) after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) celebrates with second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) after defeating the Brewers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) catches a fly ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates with shortstop Masyn Winn (0) after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Grant Anderson (56) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) catches a fly ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
