Game result and context
Milwaukee Brewers defeat St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers improved to 102-59 with a 3-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals, who fell to 77-84. Brice Turang provided the winning margin with a two-run home run in the fifth inning.
Final result
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on September 26, 2026. The game was decided in nine innings, with the Brewers moving their season record to 102-59 and the Cardinals moving to 77-84.
How the game changed
The Cardinals took an early lead with a run in the second inning and an Alec Burleson solo home run in the third. The Brewers responded with a run in the bottom of the third to cut the deficit. The game turned in the bottom of the fifth inning when Brice Turang hit a two-run home run, giving the Brewers a 3-2 lead that they maintained for the remainder of the contest.
Key performances
Brice Turang led the Brewers' offense, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Jackson Chourio contributed two hits and an RBI for Milwaukee. On the mound, Kyle Harrison earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings with four strikeouts. For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson hit his home run in a 1-for-4 effort. Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews took the loss, allowing three earned runs over five innings while striking out seven.
Season and playoff context
The Milwaukee Brewers entered this game as the clinched leaders of their division with a 102-59 record. The St. Louis Cardinals, at 77-84, have been eliminated from postseason contention.