percentage in the league.)
Braves and Cardinals Face Off in Friday Night Showdown
The Atlanta Braves (40-52, fourth in the NL East) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (50-44, third in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated matchup on Friday night at 8:15 p.m. EDT in St. Louis. Both teams are coming off of strong performances and are looking to continue their success in this three-game series.
Pitching Matchup
The Braves will send Grant Holmes (4-8, 3.44 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 118 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore (6-6, 3.70 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 80 strikeouts). Both pitchers have been solid for their respective teams and will be looking to shut down the opposing offense.
Betting Odds
The BetMGM Sportsbook line currently has the Cardinals as the favorites at -120, with the Braves at +100. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs, indicating that it could be a high-scoring affair.
Team Stats and Storylines
The Cardinals have been strong at home this season, boasting a 28-18 record. They have also been hitting the ball well, ranking eighth in the NL with 94 total home runs. On the other hand, the Braves have struggled on the road with a 16-30 record, but have a solid overall record of 40-52. They also have a strong offense, ranking 10th in the league in team slugging percentage.
This matchup between the Braves and Cardinals is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams are looking to make a push towards the playoffs. Be sure to tune in on Friday night to see which team comes out on top in this showdown.
Braves and Cardinals Face Off in Exciting Matchup: Can St. Louis Continue Their Home Field Dominance?
The Atlanta Braves (40-52, fourth in the NL East) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (50-44, third in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated game on Friday at 8:15 p.m. EDT. Both teams are coming off of recent losses and will be looking to bounce back with a win.
Pitching Matchup: Grant Holmes vs. Matthew Liberatore
The Braves will send Grant Holmes (4-8, 3.44 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 118 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore (6-6, 3.70 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 80 strikeouts). Both pitchers have had solid seasons so far and will be looking to continue their success in this matchup.
Betting Odds: Cardinals Favored at Home
The BetMGM Sportsbook line currently has the Cardinals as the favorites at -120, with the Braves at +100. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs, indicating that it could be a high-scoring affair.
Preview: Braves Look to Improve Road Record
The Braves have struggled on the road this season, with a 16-30 record away from home. However, they have a strong overall record of 40-52 and will be looking to improve their standing in the NL East. They have a powerful offense, ranking 10th in the NL in team slugging percentage at .384.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, have been dominant at home with a 28-18 record. They have hit 94 total home runs this season, ranking eighth in the NL. They will be looking to continue their success at home and improve their overall record of 50-44.
Players to Watch: Donovan, Contreras, Olson, and Riley
Brendan Donovan has been a standout player for the Cardinals this season, with 22 doubles and eight home runs while hitting .296. Willson Contreras has also been hot at the plate, going 11 for 34 with three doubles and two home runs in his last 10 games.
For the Braves, Matt Olson has been a key player with 17 home runs, 55 walks, and 58 RBIs while hitting .267. Austin Riley has also been a strong contributor, going 13 for 43 with five doubles, two home runs, and five RBIs in his last 10 games.
Recent Performances: Cardinals and Braves Struggling
The Cardinals have a record of 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a batting average of .230 and an ERA of 5.08. They have been outscored by 20 runs in this span. The Braves have also struggled, going 2-8 in their last 10 games with a batting average of .217 and an ERA of 4.15. They have been outscored by 12 runs.
Injuries: Cardinals and Braves Dealing with Key Players on IL
The Cardinals have a few players on the injured list, including Jordan Walker (10-Day IL for appendicitis), Ivan Herrera (10-Day IL for hamstring), and Zack Thompson (60-Day IL for lat). The Braves have also been dealing with injuries, with Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day IL for elbow), Chris Sale (60-Day IL for rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day IL for calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez (60-Day IL for shoulder), and Joe Jimenez (60-Day IL for knee) all currently on the injured list.
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