Paul Goldschmidt went 2 for 4 with a pair of RBI as the Cardinals clinched the division title Tuesday night by beating the Brewers 6-2 behind six strong innings from Miles Mikolas.
Andrew Knizner hit a two-run homer to break out of an 0-for-22 slump as St. Louis sealed its first division crown since 2019 and fourth straight playoff berth.
Mikolas (12-13) struck out nine and allowed only four hits and one walk.
The Brewers remain 1 1/2 games behind Philadelphia for the final NL wild card. The Phillies won the season series with Milwaukee and would get the playoff bid if the teams end up tied.
LHP José Quintana (6-6, 3.03 ERA) starts for the Cardinals tonight, 5:45 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:40 on KIRX.