The game turned on a single mistake in the eighth inning. Milwaukee erased a one-run deficit with two runs in the frame, the second scoring on a fielding error by Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn that gave the Brewers a 2-1 victory over St. Louis at American Family Field.
Dustin May dominated for seven innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 9 strikeouts and no walks over 7.0 innings. The Cardinals right-hander carried a 4.57 ERA into the game and struck out the side twice during his outing.
St. Louis took the lead in the fourth when Torres tripled to right, scoring Walker. Milwaukee answered in the eighth as Mitchell scored on Yelich's single to right, with Frelick advancing to third. Moments later, Frelick scored on Winn's fielding error as Chourio reached first safely and Yelich moved to second.
Aaron Ashby earned the win with 2.0 scoreless innings in relief, allowing 1 hit with 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. Trevor Megill worked a perfect ninth for his sixth save. May took the loss, falling to 3-6 despite his strong performance.
Milwaukee extended its winning streak to two games and improved to 32-20, maintaining first place in the division. St. Louis dropped its third straight game and fell to 29-24.