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Cardinals end losing streak with 5-1 victory over Brewers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:28 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Cardinals end losing streak with 5-1 victory over Brewers

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Wednesday night, ending an eight-game losing streak against them. Alec Burleson and José Fermín each hit home runs, contributing to the offensive effort. Pitcher Michael McGreevy threw 6 1/3 innings, allowing only one run and securing his fourth win of the season on his 26th birthday. The game marked the first victory for the Cardinals against the Brewers after a tough stretch. Milwaukee had its four-game winning streak halted with this loss. The two teams will meet again for the series finale on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals snap eight-game skid against Brewers
•McGreevy allows one run in 6 1/3 innings
•Burleson and Fermín both hit home runs
•Next game features Brewers' Logan Henderson vs. Andre Pallante

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2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Burleson, Fermín homers power Cardinals to a 5-1 win that snapped 8-game skid against Brewers

What they're saying

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Alec Burleson and José Fermín homered, Michael McGreevy worked 6 1/3 strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a seven-game losing streak against Milwaukee with a 5-1 win over the Brewers on Wednesday night. NL Central-leading Milwaukee had its four-game winning streak halted. McGreevy (4-7) struck out six and allowed five hits and one run on his 26th birthday.
— Yahoo Sports

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