5 stars for St. Louis Cardinals in series split with Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 20: Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 20, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 20: Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 20, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /
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Jun 21, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Zack Thompson (57) hands the ball to St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 21, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Zack Thompson (57) hands the ball to St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports /

Zack Thompson

Zack Thompson earned his first major league victory after 1.2 innings of work, walking one and striking out two while

Also, Drew VerHagen pitched a third of an inning earning his third hold of the season. Giovanny Gallegos earned his third hold of the season, pitching two innings. He struck out one batter.

Ryan Helsley pitched the final two innings, giving up a hit but striking out two. He did induce five swings and misses, while topping out his velocity at 101 mph.