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MILWAUKEE — The Pirates lost a game Wednesday. Whatever. It's not exactly a secret they'll lose a bunch more this season.

MILWAUKEE — Loud, powerful strikes do not happen often against Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes, as the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner takes immense pride in keeping opposing bats quiet. That much was evident when Burnes had an MLB-best 2.43 ERA in 28 starts last year and allowed a…

MILWAUKEE — Zach Thompson paced around the pitcher’s mound in the bottom of the fourth inning Monday, looking like a mechanic unable to get an engine running or a plumber unable to stop a leak.

Leading off, let’s talk about who’s leading off.

MILWAUKEE — With a chance to make an early-season statement against the reigning division champs, the Cardinals had to overcome themselves and Milwaukee’s heralded bullpen.

MILWAUKEE — What started with Steven Matz zeroing in on his first chance to make a better second impression with his new club became the first true showcase of the season for how the Cardinals intend to end taut games.

Where there’s a will, there’s a Smith? That’s the case in this week’s quiz.

MILWAUKEE — A few times already this fledgling season the Cardinals have flaunted the potential depth of their lineup around a power-packed start from Nolan Arenado.

Leiter is scheduled to face the Rockies, and MLB reduced right-hander Keegan Thompson’s suspension from three games to two.

MILWAUKEE – Back at the ballpark that gave propulsion to a historic streak, the Cardinals could not muster that same magic to keep last year’s one lingering winning run going.

BALTIMORE — Even as the Orioles came back before falling behind again late to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, the focus will be on that fourth inning, when left-hander John Means was last on the mound before an unceremonious departure that will drive worry throughout Baltimore.