Brewers Earned 101st Win Defeating Cardinals 8-4
The Milwaukee Brewers secured their 101st victory of the season in an 8-4 win against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4, marking the team's 101st win of the season. Brice Turang led the eighth-inning rally with a tiebreaking two-run single.
Why it matters
The win solidifies the Brewers standing as they maintain home-field advantage throughout the upcoming postseason.
Robert Gasser recorded a career-high nine strikeouts while lowering his season ERA from 4.57 to 3.87. The game also featured home runs from St. Louis players Iván Herrera, Jordan Walker, and Alec Burleson.
The players
Brice Turang
He is an infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers who recorded three hits, including two doubles and a tiebreaking single.
Robert Gasser
He is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who set a career high with nine strikeouts in the game.
Bryse Wilson
He is a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who returned to the active roster following a period on the injured list.
Jackson Chourio
He is a Milwaukee Brewers outfielder whose leadoff single sparked the decisive eighth-inning rally.
Abner Uribe
He is a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who was credited with the win in the game against St. Louis.
The details
The pivotal eighth-inning rally was fueled by a leadoff single from Jackson Chourio and a hit batter to load the bases before Brice Turang drove in two runs. Abner Uribe earned the win, while Bryse Wilson returned to the mound for the first time since August 30.
Timeline
August 30, 2026: Bryse Wilson last pitched before his injury stint.
September 25, 2026: The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4.
September 26, 2026: Quinn Mathews and Dustin May are scheduled to start the next game.
Season Trajectory
By hitting the 101-win mark, the Brewers have cemented their status as a top contender, effectively locking in home-field advantage throughout the upcoming postseason. This success dictates a favorable path through the playoffs compared to rival teams fighting for wild-card spots.
The win secures the Brewers home-field advantage for every round of the postseason, meaning all potential series openers will be played at home. Robert Gasser's dominant performance and lower ERA improve his standing for a potential spot in the postseason pitching rotation.
The takeaway
Securing 101 wins provides the Brewers with critical home-field leverage that can shift the momentum of high-stakes playoff series. Fans and analysts should monitor the upcoming start by Dustin May as a final tune-up before the postseason begins.
What happens next
Quinn Mathews is scheduled to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals on September 26, 2026, while Dustin May is set to start for the Milwaukee Brewers on the same day.
Further reading
For more on the team's path to the postseason, visit the Milwaukee Baseball section.
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