Soggy Mound, Hamstring Soreness Likely Ends Bud Norris' Season; Long Wait For Daniel Poncedeleon; Jose Adolis Garcia 'I Could Have Scored Easily'; Tiebreakers Scheduled

It took one slip on the way to a walk to likely end Bud Norris’ season.

Post-Dispatch

Jose Adolis Garcia Hoping For 'Another Chance' After Flub; Missing In Action

Too emotional to take questions from the media following his costly fall in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers, Adolis Garcia said Friday morning that he now hopes for "another chance to score another run and make it up."

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Step Up To Defend Jose Adolis Garcia After Crucial Stumble

The Cardinals lost a heartbreaker Wednesday night, falling to the Brewers 2-1 in a must-win game as they fight for the final Wild Card spot in October.

KMOV

Bob Uecker With Beer After Clinching First Playoff Spot In Seven Years

The Brewers clinched their first playoff berth since 2011 on Wednesday, which meant that the champagnes and beers were flowing in the Milwaukee locker room. Joining the team was play-by-play man Bob Uecker, who has been doing Brewers broadcasts since 1971.

CBS Sports

Jose Adolis Garcia Stumbles, Cardinals Tumble In Playoff Race

He’s normally as anonymous as the clubhouse attendants, whisking through the Cardinals’ clubhouse before and after games.

Hochman

Video: Adam Wainwrigt After Cardinals Lose To Brewers

Wainwright on series against #Cubs: "There's two ways to go: You can quit, you can lay down, and get ready for the offseason. Or you can show up with your hair on fire and ready to play a baseball game." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/9BKngS6FpZ

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 27, 2018

Video: Paul DeJong After Cardinals Lose To Brewers

DeJong: "It's kinda tough to watch. ... I really want to be out there doing it with us. ... I definitely want that feeling." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/jgxho3kDcp

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 27, 2018

Video: Jose Martinez After Cardinals Lose To Brewers

José Martínez: "We've got to step up and win some games." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/dM2nUTrxjj

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 27, 2018

Video: Mike Shildt's Postgame Press Conference 9-26-18

Shildt on #Brewers celebrating at Busch Stadium: "I understand it. I don't like it. ... We've got to do better to prevent it." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/w0p3ZyFfjs

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 27, 2018

Video: Jose Adolis Garcia Falls Trying To Score Tying Run in Eighth Inning

Graphic content warning. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/qrgdYTZCSM

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 27, 2018

Brewers Beat Cardinals 2-1: Jedd Gyorko Drives In One Run; Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Four Over Two Scoreless Innings; Paul DeJong Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter started at first base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez started in right field and bartted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Marcell Ozuna started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jedd Gyorko started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly.
John Gant started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:84-53)(g/f:6-2)
Jordan Hicks entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:2-0)
Carlos Martinez entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:39-21)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Cardinals Starting Lineup 9-25-18

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Cardinal Beat

Some Optimism About Matt Carpenter & Marcell Ozuna In Wednesday's Key Game

Last night, St. Louisans went to sleep to escape the nightmare – and maybe mid-slumber they had an actual nightmare, but it couldn't have been worse than what they'd experienced while watching the Cardinals.

Hochman

Cardinals Trying To Avoid What Would Be Devasting Sweep By Brewers

Christian Yelich said after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 12-4 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night that baseball can be a hard game.

Fox Sports Midwest

Video: Scott Warmann & Rick Ankiel Preview Cardinals-Brewers Game 9-26-18

The #STLCards will call on Gant to help them avoid a sweep by the #Brewers tonight at Busch.
Toyota Cardinals Live pregame starts at 5:30. pic.twitter.com/WyTVG7GnZn

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 26, 2018

What To Anticipate From Christian Yelich & Other Brewers Hitters Against Cardinals

It's the biggest series of the season (of the past three seasons, really).

Hochman

Series Preview: Brewers @ Cardinals September 24-26, 2018

Righthander Chase Anderson (9-8), who has been struggling lately, has been scratched by manager Craig Counsell, and the Brewers seem as if they will be using a number of relievers for Monday night’s first game of the series.

Post-Dispatch

Storm's A-Brewing' As Milwaukee Blows Into Town

There's no rain or tornadic winds in the forecast, but rest assured, a storm's a-brewin' as Milwaukee blows into town for an all-important showdown of postseason proportions. The Cardinals just completed a three-game sweep of the hapless San Francisco Giants with a 9-2 win Sunday when all thoughts, heads, questions and baseball scribes' pens immediately turned towards the crucial series that begins Monday, one that will make or break St. Louis' season.

KSDK

Cardinals Team With Jose Martinez To Help People Of Venezuela

The St. Louis Cardinals, in collaboration with outfielder José Martínez, announced the team will sell specially-priced $10 tickets for the upcoming series with the Milwaukee Brewers on September 24-26 to help those impacted by the socioeconomic and political crisis in José's and bullpen catcher Kleininger Teran's home country of Venezuela. Fans can purchase the specially-priced tickets now at cardinals.com/helpjose.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Homestand Highlights September 21-26, 2018

The Cardinals are back at Busch after taking two of three games in Atlanta. The six-game homestand kicks off with a three-game weekend series against the San Francisco Giants (September 21-23) and concludes with three games versus the Milwaukee Brewers (September 24-26). The thirteenth and final homestand of the season is highlighted by Fan Appreciation Weekend and Ryan Ludwick's Bud Bash event.

St. Louis Official Site