Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 26, 2024

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Jun 26, 2024 6:11 AM
The St. Louis Cardinals, riding a strong 21-15 home record, look to build on their 1-0 lead in the regular season series against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, June 26 at 1:45 PM at Busch Stadium. The Braves, despite a solid 43-33 overall record, have struggled on the road with a 19-20 mark. This afternoon matchup could be crucial in the series as the Cardinals aim to extend their lead.
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Braves vs Cardinals statistics

Stat Braves Cardinals
Hits 631 (Tied-16th) 625 (19th)
Batting Average .245 (15th) .241 (17th)
Runs Batted In 319 (16th) 291 (27th)
Runs 337 (Tied-16th) 311 (Tied-26th)
Home Runs 86 (13th) 77 (Tied-19th)
Walks 213 (28th) 225 (Tied-23rd)
Stolen Bases 36 (Tied-27th) 45 (19th)
Strikeouts 668 (12th) 659 (13th)
Pitches 11089 (26th) 11394 (20th)

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

With the Braves facing off against the Cardinals, there's a lot to watch out for, especially some standout players from Atlanta. Ozzie Albies, who’s anticipated to bring his dynamic energy to the plate, could potentially rack up a significant number of runs and hits given his season form. Matt Olson, always a threat with his power hitting, is expected to contribute some crucial RBIs, trending inline with his aggressive performance stats this season. Also, keep an eye on Marcell Ozana; with his batting average soaring, he could be a pivotal player in driving up the score for Atlanta in this matchup.

Switching focus to St. Louis, Nolan Gorman stands out with his ability to clear the bases. His stats indicate a good chance of him knocking a few over the fence, possibly adding to his home run tally significantly in this game. On the defensive side, Kyle Gibson will be on the mound, and the Cardinals will need him to leverage his expertise to maintain a tight game. If he can manage the innings well and keep the Braves' heavy hitters in check, it could swing the momentum in favor of St. Divisibility.

Diving into the outcome, it's shaping up to be a tight game, but given the depth and slight statistical edge in pitching and hitting, I’m leaning towards the Atlanta Braves snagging a win here. Both teams show significant competitive strengths, but Atlanta’s offensive line might just tip the scales in this encounter. Of course, baseball is a game of unpredictabilities, so it will be fascinating to see how the strategies play out on the field.

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Braves vs Cardinals game info

Venue Busch Stadium
Location St. Louis, Missouri
First pitch Wed 1:45 PM
Temperature 88°
Chance of Rain 0%

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