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Updated · Viva El Birdos · May 6Cardinals lose 6-2 to Brewers after early Vaughn homer
13 articles · Updated · Viva El Birdos · May 6
- Andrew Vaughn's first-inning three-run shot helped Milwaukee build a 4-0 lead, while Andre Pallante allowed five runs on eight hits over six innings.
- St Louis managed little until late, scoring in the eighth on Alec Burleson's RBI single and adding another in the ninth after Nolan Gorman doubled.
- The defeat left the Cardinals at .500 at home before they flew to San Diego for a four-game series against the Padres.
Did trading Willson Contreras create an offensive and leadership void that the Cardinals' current young roster cannot fill? As their offense struggles, is the Cardinals' youth-focused rebuild a path to future success or a costly mistake? How is rookie Jackson Chourio already powering the Brewers' quest for a fourth consecutive division title?