The Milwaukee Brewers dropped Sunday’s game to the St. Louis Cardinals, falling 3-2 at American Family Field. Despite the loss, Milwaukee still secured a series win after taking the first two games against their division rival.
The Brewers’ two runs came on solo home runs from catcher Danny Jansen—his first with Milwaukee—and infielder Caleb Durbin, who has now set a personal best with 11 home runs in a single season.
The concerning news from the game came in the form of another injury to Milwaukee’s pitching staff. Veteran starter Jose Quintana exited after four innings with a calf injury he sustained while covering first base. Manager Pat Murphy confirmed that Quintana left the stadium in a walking boot and is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage.
Quintana, who signed a one-year deal late last offseason, had been a solid addition for the Brewers. He became the first Milwaukee pitcher since CC Sabathia to win his first four starts with the club. Entering Sunday’s game, he held an 11-6 record with a 3.88 ERA, though recent outings had been marked by command struggles and rising pitch counts. Against St. Louis, he threw 40 pitches in the second inning alone, where all three Cardinals runs were scored.
The timing of Quintana’s injury is troubling as the Brewers prepare for the postseason. With Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta, and Quinn Priester expected to anchor the rotation, the team still needs a reliable fourth starter. Jacob Misiorowski has struggled in that role recently, and Quintana’s status could heavily influence how Milwaukee structures its playoff pitching staff.
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