Relentless offensive pressure and a big bases-clearing double by Ivan Herrera led the Cardinals to a 6-3 win over the Brewers on Monday night in the opener.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol speaks with the media after a series-opening win vs. the Brewers at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Monday, May 4, 2026.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy speaks with the media after a series-opening win vs. the Brewers at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt speaks with the media after a series-opening win vs. the Brewers at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Monday, May 4, 2026.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II speaks with the media after a series-opening win vs. the Brewers at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Photos: Cardinals use small ball to top Brewers in series-opener at Busch on Monday
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) walks off the field after he was removed from the game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals designated hitter Iv‡n Herrera (48) hits a three run double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) congratulates catcher Pedro PagŽs (43) after they scored against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a single against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) is removed from the game by manager Pat Murphy (49) during the fourth inning against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a one run single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a one run single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) reacts after hitting a double against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy (62) pitches during the first inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher George Soriano (65) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Rengifo (13) hits a one run single against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) loses his helmet as he runs after hitting a double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jake Woodford (41) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) lays down a bunt against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) center fielder Victor Scott II (11) and right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates with catcher Pedro PagŽs (43) after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) celebrates with second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) catches a fly ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates with shortstop Masyn Winn (0) after the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two run home run against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Grant Anderson (56) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) catches a fly ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
