William Contreras drives in 2 runs for Brewers in a 2-1 win over Cardinals in 10 innings

ST. LOUIS (AP) — William Contreras drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and finished with two RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Friday night.

“He earned his money tonight,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said of Contreras. “He’s going to earn a lot more, I promise you.”

Contreras hit a two-out single off Ryan Helsley (1-2) in the 10th inning that scored automatic runner Blake Perkins, breaking a 1-all tie. Hoby Milner shut down the middle of the Cardinals’ order in the bottom of the 10th to earn his first career save in 242 appearances.

“I’m thankful to be where I’m at and the opportunity to get the opportunity today to get that save,” Milner said. “And I’m just glad that we won the game.”

Milwaukee won its second straight game. St. Louis lost for the fourth time in six games and has failed to score more than three runs in a game during that span.

“We’re fighting through it,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. “We’ve got to be able to score more runs, there’s no secret to that, and another game where we didn’t.”

The Cardinals erased a 1-0 deficit with a two-out rally in the bottom of the ninth. Masyn Winn walked and Alec Burleson hit a single that drove Milwaukee reliver Trevor Megill from the game. Joel Payamps (1-1) hit Iván Herrera with a pitch to load the bases before Brendan Donovan drew a walk that tied the game at 1.

Brewers starter Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings, struck out seven, walked two and allowed four hits.

Opposing batters are hitting .169 (14 for 83) against Peralta through his first four starts this season. Only San Diego’s Dylan Cease (.130) has a better mark in the National League.

Contreras gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead in the third with an RBI double that scored Blake Perkins, who reached on a double. The Brewers’ catcher has hits in 13 of his last 14 games.

“We have a very good relationship outside of the game,” Peralta said of his chemistry with Contreras. “And then you know when the time comes, we just work together.”

Cardinals starter Kyle Gibson allowed one run on three hits in six innings. The 36-year-old right-hander has gone at least six innings in all four of his starts this season.

“I can’t say enough about the defense, they played well, turned a timely double play and Willson (Contreras) was great back there,” Gibson said. “We were on the same page and I like how he challenges me at times. He gets me thinking outside of the box.”

The Cardinals’ Willson Contreras extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games with a single in the second inning. He tried to score from second after Jordan Walker struck out swinging on a passed ball, but was thrown out by his brother, William, on a throw to Peralta who was knocked down in a heavy collision at the plate.

“He hit me really, really hard,” Peralta said. “I was scared, but then like, five seconds later, I knew that I was able to move my legs.”

The Cardinals held a moment of silence and a video tribute before the game in honor of former Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, who died on Tuesday at 92.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Brewers: Reinstated RHP Trevor Megill from the 7-day concussion list. … Placed 1B Jake Bauers on the bereavement list. … Recalled INF Andruw Monasterio from Triple-A Nashville.

Cardinals: INF Matt Carpenter (right oblique strain) took batting practice for the first time since being placed on the injured list on April 2. … OF Dylan Carlson (left shoulder AC sprain) took swings from the left side and was able to play catch and do defensive work.

UP NEXT

RHP Miles Mikolas (1-2, 5.82 ERA) will start for the Cardinals against LHP DL Hall (0-1, 7.11 ERA) and the Brewers on Saturday. With a win, Mikolas would join Lance Lynn (11) and Kyle Hendricks (10) as the lone active pitchers with 10-plus wins against Milwaukee. Hall is seeking his first quality start, although the Brewers are 2-1 in his starts.

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Members of the St. Louis Cardinals pause to watch a video tribute to former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog before the start baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, died Monday at the age of 92. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, left, at home during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman drops his bat after striking out with the bases loaded to end the sixth of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Milwaukee Brewers' Blake Perkins celebrates after scoring during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras follows through on an RBI single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Milwaukee Brewers' Joey Wiemer (28) and Willy Adames (27) celebrate a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto has postponed next week’s planned reopening of schools until further notice, as heavy rains and floods that have killed more than 200 people continue.

The president in his state of the nation address on Friday said that “meteorological reports paint a dire picture,” citing the possibility of Cyclone Hidaya hitting coastal Kenya in coming days.

Kenya and other parts of East Africa have been overwhelmed by flooding, with more than 150,000 displaced people living in camps across the country.

Schools originally were to reopen this week, but the education ministry postponed that by a week. Students will now wait for the announcement of new reopening dates as some schools remain flooded and others have been damaged. Some displaced people have been living in schools while the government prepares to relocate them to camps.

The government has ordered people living near 178 dams and reservoirs that are either full or nearly full to evacuate or be forcefully moved.

Water levels at two major hydroelectric dams have reached historic highs and the government has warned those living downstream along the Tana River.

Last week, a boat capsized on the river, which flows to the Indian Ocean, leaving seven people dead and 13 others missing. A passenger bus was also swept off a bridge along the same river last month.

The government has been accused of an inadequate response to the floods.

The flooding has left more than 155 people dead in neighboring Tanzania, where Cyclone Hidaya is expected to hit coastal areas. Hundreds of people have been affected in Burundi, Ethiopia and Somalia as well.

Kenya's President William Ruto arrive to speak to the nation, at State House Nairobi, Kenya Friday May. 3, 2024. President William Ruto has postponed next week's planned reopening of schools, until further notice, as heavy rains and flooding that has killed more than 200 people continue. The president in his state of the nation address on Friday said that "metrological reports paint a dire picture" citing the possibility of Cyclone Hidaya hitting coastal Kenya in coming days. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Kenya's President William Ruto speaks to the nation, at State House Nairobi, Kenya Friday May. 3, 2024. President William Ruto has postponed next week's planned reopening of schools, until further notice, as heavy rains and flooding that has killed more than 200 people continue. The president in his state of the nation address on Friday said that "metrological reports paint a dire picture" citing the possibility of Cyclone Hidaya hitting coastal Kenya in coming days. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Kenya's President William Ruto speaks to the nation, at State House Nairobi, Kenya Friday May. 3, 2024. President William Ruto has postponed next week's planned reopening of schools, until further notice, as heavy rains and flooding that has killed more than 200 people continue. The president in his state of the nation address on Friday said that "metrological reports paint a dire picture" citing the possibility of Cyclone Hidaya hitting coastal Kenya in coming days. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Aerial view of flooded Maasai Mara National Reserve, that left dozens of tourists stranded in Narok County, Kenya, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Kenya, along with other parts of East Africa, has been overwhelmed by flooding. (AP Photo/Bobby Neptune)

A lodge is seen in the flooded Maasai Mara National Reserve, which left dozens of tourists stranded in Narok County, Kenya, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Kenya, along with other parts of East Africa, has been overwhelmed by flooding. (AP Photo/Bobby Neptune)