MLB wrap: Ryan Braun lifts Brewers past Cardinals with grand slam

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Ryan Braun lifts Brewers past Cardinals with grand slam image

Milwaukee is still chasing a wild-card spot and got a big 7-6 win over St. Louis on Sunday.

The Brewers trailed down the stretch but jumped into the lead after Ryan Braun notched a ninth-inning grand slam.

Braun's home run was the most important hit in the game, but Milwaukee also got a home run from Cory Spangenberg in the seventh inning. 

The Brewers totaled 12 hits to the Cardinals' five.

Two of St. Louis' five hits came from Harrison Bader, who had two home runs and two RBIs.

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League's second wild-card spot and steamrolled the Pirates 16-6 on Sunday.

The Brewers begin a four-game series against the Padres on Monday.

Studs of the Night

Josh Reddick went a perfect 5 for 5 and tallied three RBIs in the Astros' 12-3 win against Kansas City.

Eddie Rosario hit two home runs in the Twins' 7-5 loss to the Indians.

Christian Vazquez hit two home runs and totaled five RBIs to lift the Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies.

Duds of the Night

Atlanta's Max Fried gave up five runs in 2 1/3 innings as the Braves were shut out by the Nationals, 7-0.

Luke Voit was hitless in four at-bats as the Yankees fell to the Blue Jays, 6-4.

Highlight

Cincinnati's Eugenio Suarez has hit quite a few of these this year.

What's Next?

Nationals (82-66) at Cardinals (83-66) 7:45 p.m. ET — This three-game series between Washington and St. Louis could see the Cardinals bumped down to a wild-card spot if the Nationals outplay them. It should make for some exciting and competitive baseball.

 

Ameer Tyree