St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers 9/20/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/19/2021 at 8:16 PM ET

St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers 9/20/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals open a four-game series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers. St Louis improved to 78-69 following a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. St Louis has won seven straight and is second in the National League Central 12 ½ games behind first place Milwaukee and the Cardinals are second in the NL wildcard chase two games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds

Paul Goldschmidt is batting .288 to lead St. Louis and the first baseman has team highs in hits with 159 and on-base percentage at .361. With 32 home runs and 99 RBIs, third baseman Nolan Arenado leads the Cardinals in both. On Monday, St Louis will send Jake Woodford to the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with an ERA of 4.30, 40 Ks and 21 BBs. 

Milwaukee improved to 91-57 following a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Manny Pina hit two home runs, while Jace Peterson and Eduardo Escobar also went yard and the Brewers clinched their fourth consecutive berth in the postseason. Milwaukee is first in the National League Central 12 ½ games ahead of the second place Cardinals.

Center fielder Avisial Garcia is batting .269 with 27 home runs, 82 RBIs and 116 hits to lead the Brewers in each category. Third baseman Luis Urias is the leader in on-base percentage at .341. On Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers will send Freddy Peralta to the mound. The right-hander is 9-4 with an ERA of 2.57, 181 Ks and 54 BBs.

Milwaukee has clinched its fourth consecutive postseason berth and the Brewers have won each of the last four at home. Milwaukee starting pitcher Freddy Peralta has had two consecutive strong outings resulting in one win and one loss for Milwaukee. However, the right-hander pitched exceptionally well allowing a combined three runs on six hits over 11 ⅔ innings. Final Score Prediction, MIlwaukee Brewers win 6-2

Download the Picks and Parlays Mobile App

Get A free VIP Pick Daily!