Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich watches his two-RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Christian Yelich’s 2 hits, 2 RBIs lead Brewers past Cardinals 7-1, avoiding a series sweep

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Christian Yelich had two hits and two RBIs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game series sweep.

Jackson Chourio added two hits as the Brewers snapped a four-game skid. José Quintana (4-0) struck out six over five innings, allowing one run on five hits and three walks to stay unbeaten this season.

Erick Fedde (1-3) was chased with two outs in the sixth. The 32-year-old right-hander gave up seven runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking our four.

Lars Nootbaar had two hits for the Cardinals, who stranded 11 runners.

The Brewers jumped on Fedde for three runs in the first inning. William Contreas, Sal Frelick and Rhys Hoskins hit RBI singles after Brice Turang and Yelich drew walks.

Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich runs to score on an RBI single by Sal Frelick during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Milwaukee extended its lead to 7-0 with four runs on five hits in the fourth inning. Caleb Durbin and Turang singled home runs before Yelich drove in two with a single to right field.

Brendan Donovan doubled to right field in the fifth inning to score Nootbaar for the Cardinals.

Key moment

With two Cardinals on base and one out, Quintana struck out Donovan and Nolan Arenado looking to end the third inning.

Key stat

Milwaukee Brewers’ Joey Ortiz hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Donovan continues to lead the National League with a 359 average. He is hitting .370 (16 for 43) with five doubles, a home run and six RBIs over the last 11 games.

Up next

Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (2-1, 4.05) faces Reds RHP Nick Martinez on Monday in Cincinnati. After an off day Monday, Brewers RHP Freddy Peralta (2-2, 2.43) faces White Sox’s RHP Bryse Wilson (0-0, 4.30).

Milwaukee Brewers’ Caleb Durbin hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jose Quintana throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

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