JR Radcliffe
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Milwaukee Brewers didn't have a traditional starting pitcher Wednesday, didn't even have a hit for the first seven innings and still found a way to pull something off that they haven't done at American Family Field since 2011: a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Photos: Brewers and Cardinals close out series in Milwaukee
Milwaukee couldn't get much going at the plate Wednesday, but its own pitching success from Chad Patrick kept it in the game late.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May delivers against the Milwaukee Brewers during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt catches a Brewers fly ball during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick catches a fly ball as the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen looks on during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Bryan Torres triples against the Milwaukee Brewers during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt looks to make a catch on a Milwaukee Brewers fly ball during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II walks against the Milwaukee Brewers during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio swings against the St. Louis Cardinals during a game on Wednesday at American Family Field.
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