Cardinals struggle against Brewers in recent NL Central matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals faced challenges this season against the Milwaukee Brewers, who swept them in a recent three-game series. Milwaukee secured its fourth consecutive NL Central title with a franchise-record 103 wins, while the Cardinals finished with a 77-85 record. Despite some positive developments, St. Louis struggled sharply against Milwaukee, losing 11 games and being outscored 77-41 in the season series. The Cardinals performed well against other NL Central teams but must improve their competitiveness to close the gap with the Brewers.
- •Cardinals go 77-85 in the 2026 season.
- •Brewers finish the season with a franchise-record 103 wins.
- •Milwaukee sweeps the Cardinals in a three-game series.
- •Cardinals perform well against other NL Central teams.
- •Brewers outscore Cardinals 77-41 in their season matchups.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Despite Promising Season, Cardinals Still Lag Behind NL Central Champions
"During the first 22 years of this millennium, the St. Louis Cardinals notched 16 postseason appearances, 11 division titles, and two World Series championships. They owned the National League Central. But over the last four years, the Milwaukee Brewers have been the class of the division, flipping the gap between themselves and everyone else, including …
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