Cardinals 7, Brewers 4 (12): Ugly night for the offense capped by a rough final inning
Cardinals win sixth straight as offense comes alive in extras
Brewers' offense goes quiet in extras; offense struggles to get going
The Cardinals offense came alive in extra innings to beat the Brewers 7-4 on Tuesday night, winning their sixth straight game.
The Brewers took an early lead with a run in the second inning, but the Cardinals tied it up in the third. The two teams traded runs in the fourth and fifth innings, and the game remained tied 4-4 after nine innings.
In the 10th inning, the Cardinals loaded the bases with nobody out. Lars Nootbaar broke the tie with a two-run single, and Nolan Arenado followed with a two-run double to give the Cardinals a 7-4 lead.
The Brewers went down in order in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Cardinals secured the win.
Brewers' offense goes quiet in extras
The Brewers' offense, which had been hot all season, went quiet in extra innings.
The Brewers had just one hit in the 10th inning, and they went down in order in the 11th and 12th innings.
The Brewers' offense has struggled in recent weeks, and they have now lost four of their last six games.
Cardinals' offense comes alive in extras
The Cardinals' offense, which had been struggling in recent weeks, came alive in extra innings.
The Cardinals had three hits in the 10th inning, including two doubles, and they scored three runs.
The Cardinals' offense has been much better in recent weeks, and they have now won six straight games.
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