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Brewers Snap No-Hitter Bid, Complete Sweep of Cardinals
5/28/2026, 9:10:18 AM
The Game in Brief
On a Wednesday at American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2–1. Cardinals right-hander Dustin May carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before a leadoff double by Garrett Mitchell broke it up. The Brewers responded with a two-run eighth inning, highlighted by a tying RBI single from Christian Yelich and a go-ahead run that scored on a fielding error by Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn. Trevor Megill closed the game for the save.
Lead-Up and Series Context
The contest concluded a three-game series in which the Brewers entered 15-4 on the road since May 4, the best recent stretch in the National League. Milwaukee held the NL Central lead and had won 15 of its last 19 games. The Cardinals, at 29–25, had lost seven of nine games and entered the series 3.5 games behind the Brewers. The sweep marked the Brewers’ first home sweep of St. Louis since 2011 and their third series sweep of the month.
Game Timeline
- 1st – May retires the side in order.
- 2nd – Jake Bauers is hit by a pitch (first Brewers baserunner).
- 3rd – Sal Frelick reaches on catcher’s interference (second baserunner).
- 4th – Jordan Walker singles and scores on Bryan Torres’ triple, giving St. Louis a 1–0 lead.
- 8th – Garrett Mitchell doubles, ending the no-hit bid; Luis Rengifo singles. Andrew Vaughn strikes out, Frelick grounds into a fielder’s choice. Yelich singles, driving in Mitchell to tie.
- 8th – Jackson Chourio grounds to Winn, who bobbles the ball; Frelick scores the go-ahead run.
- 9th – Megill retires the side for the save.
Statistical Snapshot
May threw 87 pitches (62 strikes), struck out nine, walked none, and allowed two hits and two runs (one earned). He became the first Cardinals pitcher to work more than seven innings this season. Chad Patrick (Brewers) logged four innings, five hits, one run, one walk, and four strikeouts. Aaron Ashby improved to 9–0, leading MLB in wins, while Megill recorded his sixth save in seven attempts. The Brewers remained 4.5 games atop the NL Central at 33–20.
Impact on Division Race
Milwaukee’s victory widened its division lead to 4.5 games and extended its winning streak to 15 of 19, reinforcing its position as the NL Central front-runner. St. Louis’ loss deepened its slide, leaving the club 3.5 games back and highlighting ongoing offensive struggles, including a 0-of-17 record with runners in scoring position over the series.
Official Statements
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May expressed disappointment, noting the difficulty of finishing the job after the eighth inning. Brewers shortstop Masyn Winn praised May’s effort, saying the pitcher gave the team its best chance to win and was “the best I’ve seen him throw.” Christian Yelich described the Brewers’ comeback as a “steal,” emphasizing the impact of the late-inning rally. Garrett Mitchell highlighted the thin margin of a no-hit bid, noting that “it really only takes one opportunity.”
Criticism of Defensive Play
The Cardinals’ loss was directly linked to defensive lapses. Winn’s misplay on Chourio’s grounder allowed the decisive run, and outfielder Bryan Torres was cited for a poor play that contributed to the eighth-inning collapse. The Cardinals’ offense also faltered, going hitless in ten at-bats with runners in scoring position and failing to produce with runners on second or third throughout the series.
Conflicting Accounts
Reports differ on the description of Winn’s error: some sources call it a “booted” grounder, while others describe it as a “bobble” that led to the go-ahead run. Additionally, one outlet attributes the eighth-inning rally partly to “poor play by outfielder Bryan Torres,” whereas other accounts focus solely on the error by Winn.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Sucks I couldn't finish the job, getting through that eighth inning there, but it was definitely fun,” — Dustin May, Cardinals pitcher
- “It's a game of 27 outs, so it really only takes one opportunity,” — Garrett Mitchell, Cardinals outfielder
- “That was definitely fun to watch. That's the best I've seen him throw.” — Masyn Winn, Cardinals shortstop
- “You feel like you stole one,” — Christian Yelich, Brewers outfielder
Looking Ahead
Milwaukee will open a three-game series at Houston with right-hander Coleman Crow slated to start. St. Louis returns home to face the Chicago Cubs, beginning with a Friday night start by Kyle Leahy.
