Corbin Burnes pitched seven dominant innings and Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run homer in the Brewers’ 2-0 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night. The Brewers grabbed a one game lead over the Cardinals in the NL Central.
Burnes (5-4) struck out 10 and allowed just two hits and two walks as he delivered an ace-caliber performance to help a staff that’s at far less than full strength.
Josh Hader worked the ninth for his 20th save in 21 opportunities.
Mikolas (5-5) lasted 6 1/3 innings and allowed those two runs plus four hits while striking out three and walking two.
Tyler O’Neill went on the injured list after straining his left hamstring while running the bases on a ninth-inning double Sunday. The Cardinals recalled OF Lars Nootbaar from Triple-A Memphis. Jordan Hicks will be preparing for a relief role during the right-hander’s rehabilitation assignment.
The series continues Tuesday as RHP Jack Flaherty (0-0, 6.00 ERA) starts for the Cardinals, 6:15 with the pregame and the first pitch at 7:10 on KIRX.