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

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Jun 26, 2024 6:15 AM
The St. Louis Cardinals, fresh off a series-opening win, look to extend their lead over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their doubleheader on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:15 PM at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals, holding a 21-15 home record, will aim to capitalize on their momentum against the Braves, who are 19-20 on the road this season. Can the Braves bounce back and even the series?
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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

The Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back in the second game of this doubleheader, and they're relying on some key players to step it up. Take Marcell Ozuna, for instance, the designated hitter has shown consistent power this season, so expect a strong showing at the plate from him this game. Alongside him, Matt Olson, who's held a strong presence all year, is anticipated to contribute handsomely in terms of RBIs and might even snag a home run. Given their stats so far, Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley are also set to make an impact, potentially adding critical runs and advancing players into scoring positions.

Switching over to the St. Louis Cardinals, key players seem ready to give the Braves a run for their money. Nolan Arenado, always a standout, could be pivotal in setting the tone for the Cardinals. His ability to connect with the ball could easily see him driving in crucial runs or scoring himself. On the pitching side, keep an eye on Matthew Liberatore, who will be a crucial element of the Cardinals’ strategy in this matchup. With the game on their home turf at Busch Stadium, players like Dylan Carlson and Brendan Donovan could capitalize on familiar territory to outmaneuver their opponents.

Given the tight matchup and the fact that players from both sides are poised to make significant impacts, the game is shaping up to be a nail-biter. However, considering the player projections, the overall momentum, and the home-field advantage, the St. Louis Cardinals might just have the upper edge over the Braves in this encounter. It'll be fascinating to see how the strategies unfold and which players rise to the occasion under the bright lights of Busch Stadium.

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Braves vs Cardinals game info

Venue Busch Stadium
Location St. Louis, Missouri
First pitch Wed 7:15 PM
Temperature 97°
Chance of Rain 0%

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