The St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves will meet at Truist Park in Atlanta for an MLB regular season game. The Cardinals have a record of 44-38 and are ranked third in the NL Central. They come into this game with a two-game winning streak.
The Braves hold a record of 49-34, putting them at the top of the NL East division. However, they are looking to break a three-game losing streak. The game will start at 7:15 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and the weather forecast predicts a very hot day with few clouds.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 5-3 win against the Atlanta Braves on June 30th, with Matthew Liberatore delivering a solid performance. Liberatore pitched five innings, allowing only one earned run and striking out nine batters.
On the hitting front, Nelson Velázquez and Nathan Church provided the power. Velázquez hit a home run and drove in a run, while Church contributed with a three-run homer. The team’s batting average ranks 8th in the league, indicating a strong lineup.
Pitching has been an area of focus for the Cardinals. Their team ERA is 4.24, placing them 17th in the league. Michael McGreevy, their probable starting pitcher, has a season record of 3-6 with a 3.12 ERA, showing he can keep games competitive.
Atlanta Braves Team Preview
The Atlanta Braves have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They lost their last game against the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-3. In that game, the Braves managed to get only six hits and one extra-base hit.
Looking at their season stats, the Braves have a batting average of .247, which ranks them seventh in the league. Their on-base percentage is .311, placing them 13th. Matt Olson is a key player, leading the team with a batting average of .276 and 20 home runs.
On the pitching side, the Braves have a team ERA of 3.42, ranking third in the league. Reynaldo López is expected to start against the Cardinals, holding a 3-1 record and a 3.47 ERA this season. The Braves’ pitching staff will aim to keep the Cardinals’ hitters in check in their upcoming game.
Betting Prediction
The Braves hold a better earned run average of 3.42 compared to the Cardinals’ 4.24. This ranks the Braves third, while the Cardinals are at 17th. The Braves also have a stronger batting average against, ranking third at .225.
The Braves’ slugging percentage is .406, which is higher than the Cardinals’ .393. This indicates more power in hitting, which can contribute to more runs. Additionally, the Braves have hit more home runs, ranking 10th with 103, compared to the Cardinals’ 91, ranked 16th.
In the pitching department, the Braves have recorded 712 strikeouts, placing them 15th. The Cardinals have fewer strikeouts at 618, ranking 26th. The Braves’ better pitching stats suggest they can limit the Cardinals’ scoring opportunities.
- Pick: Braves -138
