Braves vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
- Reynaldo Lopez for Atlanta Braves
Braves vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Braves |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
631 (15th) |
625 (Tied-16th) |
| Batting Average |
.245 (14th) |
.241 (17th) |
| Runs Batted In |
319 (Tied-15th) |
291 (Tied-25th) |
| Runs |
337 (15th) |
311 (26th) |
| Home Runs |
86 (13th) |
77 (Tied-18th) |
| Walks |
213 (27th) |
225 (22nd) |
| Stolen Bases |
36 (27th) |
45 (19th) |
| Strikeouts |
668 (12th) |
659 (13th) |
| Pitches |
11089 (24th) |
11394 (16th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/24/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
W |
4-3 |
| 6/23/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
5-3 |
| 6/22/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
9-4 |
| 6/20/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
6-5 |
| 6/19/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
L |
4-3 |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/24/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
4-3 |
| 6/23/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
3-1 |
| 6/22/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
8-3 |
| 6/21/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
8-1 |
| 6/19/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
W |
7-0 |
Braves vs Cardinals predictions
Heading into the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Atlanta Braves have some key players who are poised to make significant impacts. Marcell Ozuna, with a batting average of .314 and 21 home runs, looks set to continue his explosive performance; his capability to change the game with one swing is something the Cardinals will need to watch out for. Ozzie Albies, another vital cog in the Braves' lineup, with a knack for getting on base and scoring, could be a crucial factor in applying pressure early in the game. On the mound, Reynaldo Lopez, sporting an impressive 1.57 ERA, is expected to give the Cardinals batters a tough time, potentially limiting their scoring opportunities with his precise pitching.
On the flip side, the St. Louis Cardinals have their own set of aces who could shine in this matchup. Nolan Arenado, with a solid .298 average, is always a threat at the plate. His ability to drive in crucial runs combined with consistent base hits makes him a perennial threat. St. Louis' pitching will rely heavily on Kyle Gibson, whose season has been a bit rocky with a 3.44 ERA but who has still demonstrated the ability to manage games and keep his team in contention. His performance on the mound will be key to containing the Braves' robust lineup.
Predicting a winner in this closely matched encounter is tricky, but given the current form and momentum, the Atlanta Braves might just have the upper edge. Their blend of solid pitching from Lopez and the offensive firepower provided by players like Ozuna and Albies should give them the slight advantage needed to take this game. However, baseball always has room for surprises, and the Cardinals have shown time and again that they can pull off a win under pressure. It promises to be an enticing game, and fans from both sides can expect some thrilling baseball action.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Nolan Arenado (3B): Day-To-Day
- Ivan Herrera (C): 10-Day-IL
- Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
- Lars Nootbaar (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Tommy Edman (SS): 60-Day-IL
Atlanta Braves injuries
- Luis Liberato (OF): Day-To-Day
- Orlando Arcia (SS): Day-To-Day
- Brian Anderson (RF): Day-To-Day
- A.J. Minter (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jimmy Herget (RP): 15-Day-IL
Braves vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:45 PM |
| Temperature |
89° |
| Chance of Rain |
47% |
