Narrator: It's a beautiful day at Busch Stadium, the home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Today they're taking on the Milwaukee Brewers in a crucial National League Central division showdown. The Brewers are hoping to gain some ground on the Cardinals, who lead the division by a slim margin. Announcer: And we're underway here at Busch Stadium. The Brewers come out strong, with a leadoff double by Christian Yelich. Color commentator: Yelich has been the catalyst for the Brewers' offense all season long. If he can get on base, he can create all kinds of opportunities for their power hitters. Announcer: That's right. But the Cardinals are no slouches either. They've got a solid pitching staff, led by ace Jack Flaherty. Color commentator: Flaherty has been incredible this season, with an ERA under 3.00 and over 200 strikeouts. Announcer: The Brewers' starting pitcher, Brandon Woodruff, is no slouch either. He's got a 3.20 ERA and over 200 strikeouts as well. Color commentator: This game is truly a battle of two of the best in the National League. Narrator: As the game progresses, it becomes clear that both teams are determined to leave Busch Stadium with a win. The Brewers' sluggers, including Yelich and Keston Hiura, are hitting the ball hard. But Flaherty is doing a good job of keeping them off balance with his fastball and curveball. Announcer: Meanwhile, the Cardinals are making the most of their opportunities. In the bottom of the third, shortstop Paul DeJong hits a solo home run to put the Cardinals on the board. Color commentator: That's the kind of power that DeJong brings to the table. He's got 21 home runs on the season, and he's a great defensive player too. Narrator: With the score 1-0 in favor of the Cardinals, the Brewers continue to battle back. In the top of the sixth inning, Hiura hits a towering home run to tie the game at 1-1. Announcer: Hiura is the kind of power hitter that can change the course of a game with one swing of the bat. He's got 13 home runs on the season, and he's only been in the major leagues for a few months. Color commentator: But the Cardinals aren't going down without a fight. In the bottom of the seventh, rookie outfielder Lane Thomas hits a two-run homer to give the Cardinals the lead. Announcer: That's the kind of clutch hitting that can make or break a team's season. Thomas has only been in the big leagues for a few weeks, but he's already making a big impact. Narrator: With the score 3-1 in favor of the Cardinals, the Brewers mount a rally in the top of the ninth inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Yelich comes to the plate, trying to tie the game. Announcer: This is the big moment, folks. Yelich has been clutch all season long, and he's got a chance to tie the game right here. Color commentator: Flaherty is doing his best to stay calm and throw strikes. He knows how dangerous Yelich can be. Narrator: As Flaherty delivers the pitch, Yelich swings and misses. The Cardinals win the game 3-1, in a hard-fought battle between two of the best teams in the National League. Announcer: What a game, folks. Both teams played their hearts out, but in the end, it was the Cardinals who came out on top. Color commentator: This was a statement win for the Cardinals. They're showing that they won't give up their division lead without a fight. Narrator: It's clear that the Brewers and the Cardinals will continue to battle it out for the rest of the season. But for now, the Cardinals can celebrate a hard-earned victory over their division rival.