The longtime teammates formed St. Louis’ starting battery for a 300th time and played key roles in the Cardinals’ 15-4 blowout of the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.

Devin Williams lost the strike zone in the ninth inning, then Trevor Megill gave up a walk-off grand slam in the 10th.

The Brewers finished 10 games ahead of the Cardinals last year in the NL Central, and in 2023, St. Louis went 71-91, finishing in last place in the division while the Brewers cruised to the top.

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit in six innings for his major league-leading 15th win, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the ...