News Summary
The Milwaukee Brewers faced a tough 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in their last game at American Family Field. Starting pitcher José Quintana left after the fourth inning with a calf injury, raising concerns about his role in the postseason rotation. The Brewers managed only two home runs throughout the game, with the bullpen shining in relief but unable to secure the win. With ongoing injury issues, the team turns its focus to the upcoming series against the Angels, aiming to bounce back.
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Brewers faced a tough loss against the St. Louis Cardinals, falling 3-2 in their final matchup at American Family Field. Adding to the disappointment, starting pitcher José Quintana exited the game after the fourth inning due to a calf injury.
The injury occurred when Quintana covered first base to field a throw. After the game, he was seen in a walking boot and is scheduled for an MRI to assess the extent of the injury. This development is particularly concerning as Quintana is vying for a key spot in the Brewers’ postseason rotation. Although he has been effective for most of the season, he has struggled in three of his last four starts.
In the decisive second inning, Quintana allowed three runs, giving up a total of four hits in his four-inning outing, which included 67 pitches. The Cardinals capitalized on this, scoring all their runs during that inning. José Fermín and Nathan Church contributed with RBI singles that set the tone for the game.
The Brewers’ offense struggled throughout the contest, managing only two solo home runs. Caleb Durbin and Danny Jansen were responsible for the runs, with Jansen’s home run marking his first since being traded to the Brewers from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 28. That home run also represented Jansen’s 12th of the season.
After Quintana’s departure, the Brewers deployed their bullpen effectively, with pitchers Aaron Ashby, Grant Anderson, Chad Patrick, and Jared Koenig combining to pitch five scoreless innings. However, this was not enough to turn the tide, as the Brewers fell short at the plate, going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and contributing to their offensive woes.
Despite the loss, the Brewers have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, having won two out of three games against the Cardinals over the weekend. The team is now looking ahead to their upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels, with Freddy Peralta slated to pitch on Tuesday. This matchup will be critical as the Brewers navigate the final stretch of the regular season while dealing with a significant number of injuries among their pitching staff.
Currently, the Brewers are grappling with multiple injuries, which include Trevor Megill, Nick Mears, DL Hall, and Logan Henderson, all on the injured list, while pitcher Shelby Miller is out for the season. The depth of the pitching staff is becoming a pressing concern for the organization, especially with Quintana’s recent setback. Manager Pat Murphy expressed apprehension regarding the ongoing injury situation, underlining the challenges faced as the team prepares for the postseason.
As the Brewers continue their quest for a successful playoff run, the health of their pitchers will be a critical area to monitor in the coming days. The next game against the Angels will provide an opportunity to bounce back from this narrow defeat and build momentum heading into the playoffs.
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