Milwaukee Brewers knew these three weeks were on the schedule. They knew they would have a chance to make a major statement. Washington, St. Louis (x2), Chicago and Arizona all were on the slate in the next couple of weeks. Milwaukee could finally welcome themselves to be a player in the pennant race. Sure, they’ve been near the top of the NL Central all year, but it never felt like Milwaukee actually belong as a contender. As Milwaukee lose their fourth game in five games against the top tier of the team, the Brewers proved they do not belong with them.

Player of the Game: Dexter Fowler – We already talked about the blunder that Ryan Braun made earlier today, but Fowler is the difference-maker in this game. The double that barely made any contact off the bat gave St. Louis a three-run advantage, and you could feel any sort of good feelings Milwaukee had were no longer there. Fowler would add another RBI in the seventh inning when Matt Albers walked him in.

One thing I’m wondering: Is this the end? Part of me is worried that this was part of the last gasp for the Milwaukee Brewers. They had an ability to take one or two games from St. Louis, and the best they can do now is win one game putting them three games back. This team looks like they wish the season ended at the end of the month. Someone needs to give a shit once for me. I loved Gio Gonzalez chirping anyone who would listen to him, especially with the shitty strike zone.

One Thing I Liked: Hard to believe that there was something I liked about this game, but Lorenzo Cain went 3-for-4 tonight. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a three-hit game from Lo Cain. Part of me hopes this opens his eyes about playing through injuries. Dude is a former football player and wants to be out there at all times, but it is clear he needed a few days off. Cain should really look at body management next season.

Next up: Milwaukee needs to hope Adrian Houser can have another good start as Brewers to pull out one game from St. Louis in this series. Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright to the mound. Wainwright hasn’t been that good in the past few starts, but he always seems to dial it up against the Brewers just like that motherfucker Michael Wacha.

Charlie.