Brewers Snap Cardinals’ Lead with Late Seventh-Inning Burst

The Brewers erased a three‑run deficit in the seventh inning, capped by David Hamilton’s go‑ahead double, and walked away with a 4‑3 victory over St. Louis on Monday night. The win moved Milwaukee to a season‑high 23 games over .500, improving their record to **56‑33**. It was a come‑from‑behind triumph that showcased the club’s resilience in a pivotal series matchup.

Drohan Earns Quality Start While Keeping Most Runs Unearned

Shane Drohan logged six innings of work, allowing three runs—only one of which was earned—while striking out two and walking two. His 2.97 ERA now sits just under three runs per nine innings, and he left the game with a comfortable lead. The right‑hander’s steady performance anchored a Brewers rotation that needed a strong outing to offset early Cardinal rallies.

Cardinals Edge Ahead Early, Then Fall Behind for Good

St. Louis took the lead in the third inning when Nelson Velázquez’s double drove in the first run, followed by José Fermín’s groundout to make it 2‑0. A quick seventh‑inning stretch saw Pedro Pagés’ single and a misplay on Brice Turang set the stage for a 3‑0 advantage. Milwaukee’s offense ignited in the bottom half, with Garrett Mitchell’s infield single and a wild pitch by the Cardinals starter loading the bags before Hamilton’s clutch hit turned the tide.

Hamilton’s Double Fuels Seven‑Run Seventh, Saves Him Further

With the bases jammed, Hamilton fell behind 0‑2 but regrouped to draw a full count and then lashed the eighth pitch into right‑center gap, scoring Mitchell and Frelick while prompting a feverish Joey Ortiz substitution at second. The blow sent Oliver Marmol to the mound, but the damage was done as Brice Turang followed with a two‑run single that flipped the scoreboard to **4‑3**. Hamilton later exited with a left hamstring strain, a timing issue leading into the All‑Star break that will require monitoring.

Relief Arms Close Out Win, Patrick Stacks Perfect Inning

After the explosive seventh, Chad Patrick took the ball in the eighth and delivered two spotless frames, striking out two batters. Trevor Megill sealed the victory in the ninth, fanning Masyn Winn on a leadoff single to pick up his 14th save. The Brewers’ bullpen turned in a flawless finish, allowing just one hit after the seventh and preserving the narrow margin.

Offensive Highlights and Future Games

Milwaukee’s offense was sparked by David Hamilton and Brice Turang, each contributed two RBIs, while Hamilton added a second hit to complement Mitchell’s two‑hit night. Despite going **2‑for‑8** with runners in scoring position, the club capitalized on key opportunities. The series continues Tuesday with **Jacob Misiorowski** slated to start for the Brewers against a TBD Cardinals starter, while a doubleheader follows with the second game slated for 6:45 p.m.

Box Score