MILWAUKEE — Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado don't go deep in the same game very often.
But when they do, it virtually guarantees victory for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Goldschmidt and Arenado hit two-run homers as the Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Wednesday night and moved into sole possession of first place in the NL Central. Since Goldschmidt and Arenado became teammates in 2021, the Cardinals have gone 5-0 when they've homered in the same game.
"It was pretty cool that we both finally hit homers in the same game," Arenado said. "I feel like it never happens."
The Cardinals have taken two straight from the Brewers after falling 2-0 in the opener of the four-game series.
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St. Louis trailed 4-3 before Arenado's sixth-inning drive to left-center — his 14th homer of the season — put the Cardinals ahead for good. Goldschmidt went deep to left in the first inning for his 17th homer.
The Cardinals' bullpen once again took over from there.
Over the last two games, Cardinals relievers have allowed just three walks and one hit while pitching 10 1/3 scoreless innings. The Cardinals' bullpen was dominant Wednesday at less than full strength after both Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley had pitched two innings a night earlier.
"There's some incredible arms down there," Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright said. "We like our spot when we get to them."
Génesis Cabrera pitched the final two innings to earn his third career save, and first since 2020. Johan Oviedo (1-1) got his first career win with 2 1/3 innings of perfect relief and said he was in tears after the game.
Oviedo came in with runners on third and second with two outs in the fifth after Andrew McCutchen's ground-rule double had given the Brewers a 4-3 lead. Oviedo got out of the jam and then retired the side in order in the sixth and seventh innings.
"I can't really say what I feel right now," said Oviedo, who has made 25 career appearances and 19 starts. "It's just a dream come true. I just feel blessed to be here."
Milwaukee threatened with two outs in the ninth as Victor Caratini walked and Tyrone Taylor was hit by a pitch, but Cabrera ended the game by retiring Christian Yelich on a grounder to second.
"Not a whole lot fazes that kid," Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. "He's scared of nobody. He's not going to get sped up. He likes those moments."
The Cardinals' bullpen picked up the slack after Wainwright allowed four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings, the second-shortest of his 14 appearances this season. Wainwright gave up solo homers to Rowdy Tellez and McCutchen.
St. Louis' two main sluggers bailed him out.
The homers by Arenado and Goldschmidt came against Eric Lauer (6-3), who worked six innings and gave up five runs while striking out five and walking one. Lauer has allowed eight homers over his last three starts.
"It just seems to me, for me right now like one to three pitches a game that are really sticking it to me," Lauer said. "I feel like I'm pitching much better than what my outings are showing. It's one of those things that baseball will do to you. It will kick you in the teeth, it'll beat you down and make sure you keep working."
Goldschmidt was back in the Cardinals' lineup after sitting out a 6-2 victory Tuesday due to back tightness. The Cardinals used Goldschmidt as a designated hitter rather than putting him at first base because they wanted to keep him off his feet as much as possible.
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Cardinals: LHP T.J. McFarland went on the injured list. Marmol said McFarland tested positive for COVID-19 and had minor symptoms. RHP Junior Fernández was recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
Brewers: Kolten Wong said he was feeling better Wednesday, one day after manager Craig Counsell said the second baseman had a setback in his recovery from a calf strain. Wong is on the injured list and hasn't played since June 7. Wong said he started improving Tuesday when he woke up without feeling any tenderness in the calf. Wong is hoping he will be able to return without needing a rehabilitation assignment.
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Dakota Hudson (5-3, 3.31 ERA) starts for the Cardinals and Jason Alexander (1-0, 2.42) pitches for the Brewers as this four-game series concludes with a Thursday afternoon matchup of right-handers.
Photos: Take a look back at Ryan Braun's storied career with the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, second from right, is congratulated by teammates, from left, Vinny Rottino, Johnny Estrada and Bill Hall as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a spring training game Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, left, and Tony Gwynn Jr. watch a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants from the dugout Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, making his first appearance in the major leagues, hits a deep fly to center on the first pitch from San Diego Padres starter Greg Maddux in the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Friday, May 25, 2007. The ball was caught for an out.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun makes a play during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, left, Prince Fielder, and Bill Hall, right, congratulate one another after all scored on Kevin Mench's double in the 7th inning of their baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Friday, June 1, 2007.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun can't come up with a foul ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, June 22, 2007, in Milwaukee. Braun had four hits as the Brewers won 11-6.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun makes a play during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Milwaukee. The teams wore throwback uniforms in a salute to the Negro Leagues.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a two run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Chicago. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 13-4.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun leans as he and home plate umpire Chris Guccione watch a long fly ball go foul during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun cannot catch a ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun tries unsuccessfully to break up a double play as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein throws to first in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2007, in St. Louis. Prince Fielder was out at first. The Cardinals came from behind to beat the Brewers 7-6 in the first game of the day-night double header.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8), right, celebrates his go-ahead, three-run home run with teammates Rickie Weeks, left, and Prince Fielder in the ninth inning as Houston Astros catcher Brad Ausmus, second from right, gets back in position in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 11, 200,7 in Houston. The Brewers won, 7-4. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger takes the throw as Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun tries to steal second during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Milwaukee. Braun was caught stealing.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Ryan Braun talks about winning the Rookie of the Year baseball award at a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun takes batting practice at spring training on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Florida Marlins' Mike Jacobs during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun smiles as he lies on the ground after making a diving catch on a ball hit by Florida Marlins' Mike Jacobs during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Milwaukee.
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Brendan Ryan tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun after Braun was caught in a run down during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, is congratulated by Corey Hart after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun is seen during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 12, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun walks back to the dugout at Miller Park during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun beats out an infield hit as Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche waits for the late throw from third baseman Doug Mientkiewicz in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The Brewers won 4-1.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun is seen with his bobblehead before the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 1, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun is congratulated by teammate Prince Fielder after hitting a home run as Houston Astros catcher Brad Ausmus, right, watches during the third inning of their game Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Houston.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun can't come up with a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Lyle Overbay during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Milwaukee. The triple broke up a no-hitter by Dave Bush.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun leaps in front of a video image of Colorado Rockies' Garrett Atkins as he watches his two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun watches the flight of his ball during the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium in New York on Monday, July 14, 2008.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun lifts up his jersey he rounds third after hitting a grand slam during the 10th inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 5-1.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun jumps into a gathering of teammates at home after hitting a grand slam during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 5-1.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, pours champagne on CC Sabathia after the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Milwaukee. The Mets lost to the Florida Marlins, and the Brewers won the NL wild card. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun makes a throw during the first inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, July 9, 2009, in Milwaukee.
The National League's Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers signs autographs for National Guardsmen in Busch Stadium before the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, July 22, 2009. The Pirates won 8-7.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun chases down Chicago Cubs' Mike Fontenot's double in the eighth inning during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Chicago won 2-0.
Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder, right, celebrates with Ryan Braun after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a walk-off two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 7-5.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun makes a diving catch against Pittsburgh Pirates' Lastings Milledge in the eighth inning Monday, April 26, 2010, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun calls himself safe after stealing second as second base umpire Bob Davidson makes the same call during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, May 6, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 14, 2010, in Milwaukee.
A frustrated Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun throws his helmet after flying out to left during the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, June 13, 2010, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun warns up during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 26, 2010, in Milwaukee.
National League left fielder Ryan Braun, of the Milwaukee Brewers, catches a fly ball from the American League's Josh Hamilton, of the Texas Rangers, during the fourth inning All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebrates with teammate Prince Fielder after Braun's home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun throws in the snow during a light workout at Great American Ball Park, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Cincinnati. The Brewers opened their 2011 season the following day against the Reds in Cincinnati.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun throws his bat as he runs to first base before being thrown out in the first inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami, Saturday, June 4, 2011.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a single during a game against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Denver. The Rockies won 12-3.
Sliding Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun can't catch the ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Xavier Paul driving in one of the Pirates' seven runs in the seventh inning of the second baseball game of a double-header, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, in Pittsburgh. After losing the first game 8-2 the Pirates were able to split the double header, winning the night cap 9-2.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 2-1.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun stretches during practice, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Brewers were scheduled to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series the following day.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, celebrates with Jonathan Lucroy after scoring during the sixth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after hitting a two-RBI double during the fifth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Milwaukee.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun at first during the fifth inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun speaks during a news conference at spring training, in Phoenix, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. National League MVP Braun's 50-game suspension was overturned by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das the day before, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, center, touches knuckles with a fan as teammate Rickie Weeks, left, looks on as they make their way to to a practice field during spring training on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun throws during a spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in Phoenix.
In this April 22, 2012, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, front right, poses with his MVP trophy and Brewers Hall-of-Famer Robin Yount, left, before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Milwaukee. Braun was suspended without pay for the rest of the season and the postseason Monday, July 22, 2013, the start of sanctions involving players reportedly tied to a Florida clinic accused of distributing performance-enhancing drugs.
Fans give a standing ovation to Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, including team owner Mark Attanasio, lower left, during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun scores off a double by Aramis Ramirez and on a throw from Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro that sailed wide of catcher Steve Clevenger during the first inning of a game Monday, Aug. 27 2012, in Chicago.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun warms up before the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, in Washington, on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. The Brewers won 4-2.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun makes the catch for the out on San Diego Padres' Austin Hedges during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2019, in San Diego.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Daniel Vogelbach during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun makes a running catch on a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun joins teammates in celebrating a home run by Lorenzo Cain, front, against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 19, 2019, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun runs on a double hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a game, Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun scores on a double by Yasmani Grandal off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault, left rear, as catcher Elias Diaz waits for the late relay throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, Trent Grisham and Christian Yelich celebrate after a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 6-1.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) celebrates his home run with third base coach Ed Sedar (0) during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Washington. The Brewers won 15-14 in 14 innings.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, left, Lorenzo Cain (6) and Ben Gamel (16) celebrate after they defeated the Miami Marlin during a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Miami.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in St. Louis.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun gestures "22" for teammate Chrisian Yelich who was recently injured, after Braun hit a double during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun gestures after hitting a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun steals second base as Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier leaps for an errant throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. Braun advanced to third on the error.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun watches his grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Cincinnati.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun runs the bases after hitting a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Cincinnati.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, center, celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Cincinnati.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun and manager Craig Counsell, right, stand in the dugout during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Cincinnati.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun takes part in batting practice, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Washington. The Brewers are scheduled to face the Washington Nationals in a National League wild-card baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, left, speaks with Commissioner of Major League Baseball Rob Manfred during batting practice before a National League wild card baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, speaks with manager Craig Counsell stands in the dugout during a National League wild card baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington.
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, left, greets teammate Ryan Braun after the Brewers announced Yelich's multi-year contract extension at the teams' spring training facility Friday, March 6, 2020, in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura, right, celebrates with Ryan Braun after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher John Ryan Murphy, center, shows the ball to umpire Jeff Nelson, right, after tagging out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Braun was attempting to score from third on a fly out to Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds by Avisail Garcia. The Pirates won 8-6.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio, left, talks to Ryan Braun after it was announced the home opener was postponed after two St. Louis Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Milwaukee.
In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati.
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich scores the game-winning run from third on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Braun during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 1-0.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun jumps on the wall trying to get to a solo home run hit by Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez in the fifth inning in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Cleveland.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebrates his three-run home run with Christian Yelich and Avisail Garcia (24) during the first inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) sits on the bench after being removed from the game due to lower back tightness during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebrates his three-run home run with third base coach Ed Sedar during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Daniel Vogelbach, left, is congratulated by Ryan Braun, center, and Christian Yelich, right, after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) is congratulated by third base coach Ed Sedar after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun takes part in batting practice, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 of a National League wild-card baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun leaps for but can't catch a line drive from Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 1 of a National League wild-card baseball series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Los Angeles.
