The race in the NL Central is tightening. The Cardinals sit 5.0 games behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs, with the Brewers just 0.5 games behind St. Louis. The Cardinals are in desperate need of a turnaround, having lost seven of their last ten games—including four straight.

The Brewers' top-ranked pitching prospect, No. 4 overall in the Milwaukee farm system, took the hill at American Family Field to face Cardinals leadoff hitter Lars Nootbar — and promptly fired three straight fastballs topping 100 mph.

Cardinals Provide Timetable on Brendan Donovan Decision Prior to Brewers Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Prior to beginning a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol provided an update on leading hitter Brendan Donovan.

The Cardinals are making several roster moves ahead of a big four-game series in Milwaukee, including calling up promising RHP Andre Granillo.

MILWAUKEE – Top Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski is bringing his 6-foot-7 frame and 103 mph fastball to American Family Field, where he’s expected to begin his career against a division rival.

After being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays, the St. Louis Cardinals head to Milwaukee for a crucial four-game set with the NL Central rival Brewers.