Thames' 17th homer sends Crew past Cards

The Brewers built their lead against Mike Leake (5-6), who allowed six runs on nine hits in six innings in another uneven start for the Cardinals' right-hander. Though he settled in after the first two innings, he has allowed 18 runs over his last 24 2/3 innings, a span of four starts.

Eric Thames laces a double down the right-field line and scores Eric Sogard to give the Brewers a 5-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inningThe Cardinals' bats did their part to pick up Leake by spoiling Matt Garza's return from the disabled list with a four-run second inning. The much-needed rally was highlighted by a two-run triple from Jose Martinez and RBI doubles from Kolten Wong and Matt Carpenter. Garza…