Rookie Victor Scott II played a key role in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers with three hits, including the run that broke a scoreless tie in the seventh inning. Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson also contributed with two hits each in the nine-hit offensive that helped the Cardinals win the series. The victory came after the Cardinals had struggled, losing seven of their previous nine games.

The Brewers, who were leading the Central Division, had a six-game winning streak before facing consecutive losses to the Cardinals, who are in second place but still trailing Milwaukee by 10 games. Milwaukee managed only three hits in the game, with their offense stagnating after the first inning.

Andrew Kittridge claimed the win for the Cardinals with Ryan Helsley securing his major league-leading 39th save. Nick Mears suffered the loss for the Brewers, giving up all three runs in the decisive seventh inning.

The Cardinals’ offensive breakthrough in the seventh saw them load the bases with singles and eventually score three runs, with Willson Contreras drawing a walk to bring in Scott. Nolan Arenado added another run with a single off reliever Bryse Wilson.

In other news, the Brewers sent Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville while welcoming back Blake Perkins from the injured list due to a right calf strain. The Cardinals’ Michael Siani made progress in his recovery from an oblique strain, taking batting practice before the game.

Looking ahead, the Brewers will send RHP Aaron Civale to face the A’s, while the Cardinals will have RHP Andre Pallante on the mound against the Minnesota Twins. Pallante will make his first career start against the Twins and at Target Field.