Milwaukee Brewers (53-91) @ St. Louis Cardinals (85-58)
The Brewers are playing out the string and trying to avoid 100 losses. The Redbirds are trying to catch the Dodgers for best record in the N.L. (5.5 games back with 18 to play).
September 13, 2021: G144 (86-58, 1st, +15.5G, M#4)
Star: STL LF Vance Knox 2-5, HR, 5 RBI (grand slam)
Oscar Taveras was 4-5 in the game. Pedro Solis picked up a three-inning save.
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered another serious injury today. Closer Gabe Herrera (37 saves, 2.10 ERA) will have reconstructive surgery on his elbow with an estimated recovery time of 12 months.
September 14, 2021: G145 (87-58, 1st, +15.5G, M#3)
Star: STL SP Trevor Rosenthal 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
The Cardinals stole eight bases in the game, including one by catcher Jorge Alfaro.
September 15, 2021: G146 (87-59, 1st, +15.5G, M#2)
Star: MIL SS Stephen Alemais 3-4, HR, RBI, 2 RS
The Minnesota Twins became the first team to lock up a precise playoff spot by clinching the A.L. Central.
