MLB: Milwaukee 5, St. Louis 4

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Ryan Braun hit an early two-run homer Saturday, helping Milwaukee to a 5-4 win over St Louis.

Braun's 32nd homer, which came off starting and losing pitcher Kyle Lohse (6-10), gave Milwaukee a quick 2-0 lead with one out in the top of the first.

Three runs scored on three St. Louis errors.

Mike Cameron had three hits for the Brewers, who have won two straight following a four-game losing streak.

Winner Carlos Villanueva (4-10) surrendered four runs and five hits in five innings. Closer Trevor Hoffman earned his 37th save with a 1-2-3 ninth.

Brendan Ryan led St. Louis with three hits and one RBI. Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run first-inning single, creating a 2-2 tie.

Matt Holliday had one RBI, and Mark DeRosa had two hits for the National League Central-champion Cardinals, who have lost five of six.