The St. Louis Cardinals fail to muster much offense, falling 6-2 to the Brewers

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 16: Andrew Vaughn #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers stands on deck during a Spring Training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on March 16, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images Game Summary The Brewers jump Pallante for an early 4-0 with a 3-run HR by Vaughn being the mortal blow. After, the pitchers traded outs into the middle innings, the Brewers tacked on a small-ball run in the fifth to extend the lead.

Otherwise, both teams had some traffic but couldn’t buy a big hit, carrying a 5-0 lead deep into the game. Single tallies in the bottom of the 8th, top of the 9th and bottom of the 9th blemished the late relievers’ lines but did little to alter the outcome. Line-up (and roster) machinations An early start today, followed by a long flight to San Diego tonight.

Typical line-up, but with Pages catching Pallante. Urias to the IL yesterday. That tennis elbow from spring never healed.

Time for full rest. A twelve-pitch sequence defines the game Pallante gets two quick outs to start the game. Then a quick succession of single, HBP, single (of the RBI variety) and a long 3-run HR that is absolutely mashed for a quick 4-0 lead.