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Sonny Gray Shines with 7 Strikeouts in Key Win

9/20/2025

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Gray's Dominant Performance

Sonny Gray won against the Brewers, giving up one run and striking out seven in six innings, raising his record to 14-8.
This was Gray's first quality start in September after allowing 13 runs in his previous four games.
His season stats now show a 4.33 ERA and 194 strikeouts, putting him on track for a third 200-strikeout season.
The Cardinals' win is crucial as they strive to end the season positively amid playoff challenges.

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Cardinals Face Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers starting September 19, 2025.
The Brewers lead the NL Central at 94-59, while the Cardinals sit at 74-79, likely ending with a losing record.
Sonny Gray (13-8, 4.43 ERA) has a 0-3 record against the Brewers.
Rookie Jacob Misiorowski (5-2, 4.35 ERA) starts for Milwaukee but has a 6.23 ERA since his injury.
The Cardinals won the first game 7-1, with Misiorowski failing to complete four innings. Willson Contreras is out for the season due to a bicep strain, affecting playoff chances.

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Historical Context

Major League Baseball expanded in 1969, introducing divisions that intensified competition among teams. The St. Louis Cardinals, with 11 World Series titles, contrast sharply with the Milwaukee Brewers, who have yet to win a championship since their establishment that same year. As of September 2025, the Brewers lead the NL Central with a 94-59 record, while the Cardinals struggle at 74-79, highlighting the challenges of postseason success.

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Gray's Dominant Performance

Sonny Gray won against the Brewers, giving up one run and striking out seven in six innings, raising his record to 14-8.
This was Gray's first quality start in September after allowing 13 runs in his previous four games.
His season stats now show a 4.33 ERA and 194 strikeouts, putting him on track for a third 200-strikeout season.
The Cardinals' win is crucial as they strive to end the season positively amid playoff challenges.

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