​A general view of Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, shows the scene after St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Nelson Velazquez (not pictured) powered a two-run homer in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. Velazquez’s blast provided the offense in a late frame as the Cardinals continued to chase a victory in the series. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images.
The Milwaukee Brewers, riding a seven-game win streak against the Cardinals and riding a four-game overall run, headed to St. Louis on Wednesday night aiming to extend both streaks. They would face the Cardinals in the fourth game of their five-game set. Left-hander Kyle Harrison was slated to start for the Brewers, while right-hander Michael McGreevy took the mound for the Cardinals.
Harrison, this season, sat at 8-1 with a 2.82 ERA and 99 strikeouts. He had been limited to a short outing in his most recent start Friday night in Arizona, departing after just 2 2/3 innings, during which he yielded three runs on five hits and a walk while recording three strikeouts on 72 pitches. This followed a pattern where Harrison had allowed at least two runs in three consecutive starts and in four of his last five. He would look to reverse that trend in St. Louis on this night.
McGreevy entered the game at 3-7 with a 3.12 ERA and 60 strikeouts this season. He had dropped each of his last four decisions, but his June performance had been respectable overall. In five June starts, he went 0-2 with a 3.41 ERA and 14 strikeouts across 29 innings, permitting two runs or fewer in four of those five outings.
In roster news from Milwaukee, Brandon Woodruff underwent an MRI, and the findings were disappointing: a new injury to the anterior shoulder capsule. His surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, was set to provide a second opinion before determining a potential timeline for his return. Brewers fans and personnel reacted to the setback with concern as Woodruff’s status remained unresolved.
Brewers activity was complicated by the latest update on Woodruff, with imaging revealing a new anterior shoulder capsule injury that would require further evaluation. The team awaited a second opinion from Dr. Meister to establish a clearer timeline for recovery and return to play, casting a shadow over Milwaukee’s pitching depth as it heads deeper into the schedule.
On the field, Milwaukee’s batting order featured Christian Yelich in the leadoff spot as the designated hitter, followed by Jackson Chourio and Jake Bauers. The middle of Milwaukee’s order included William Contreras, Garrett Mitchell, and Luis Lara, while Cooper Pratt, Joey Ortiz, and Greg Jones manned the bottom of the lineup, with Jones handling second base. The Brewers’ lineup was designed to maximize run production and consistency against the Cardinals in a game that carried significant implications for the series and the standings.
First pitch was scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Central Time, with coverage available on Brewers TV and the Brewers Radio Network. This game represented the fourth of five in the St. Louis series, offering Milwaukee an opportunity to extend its current streaks against a familiar rival. The game was also a chance for the Cardinals to disrupt Milwaukee’s momentum and gain ground in the division race as the season progressed.
In social media and team updates, the Brewers’ network highlighted the game with posts announcing the fourth game in St. Louis, the lineup, and the scheduled start times. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ official account celebrated their own roster moves and provided a glimpse into the home team’s plans for the night. The event was tied to a broader narrative of two long-standing rivals facing off in a pivotal midseason series, with both clubs relying on their rotation depth, bullpen strength, and offensive resilience to gain an edge. The night’s events were anticipated by fans and analysts alike, who looked to see how Harrison and McGreevy would perform, how Woodruff’s injury would influence Milwaukee’s pitching plans, and which team would seize the opportunity to climb in the standings.
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