MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (42-52) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (50-46)

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Game Details

  • Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • Time: 2:15 PM ET
  • Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
  • Broadcast: FOX, Fubo, MLB.TV

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK
BravesTBD
CardinalsSonny Gray9-33.511.09113
  • Sonny Gray makes his 19th start of the season, boasting a 6-1 home record and a 2.83 ERA at Busch Stadium.
  • Atlanta has yet to announce a starter, suggesting a potential bullpen day.

Team Form & Series Context

  • Series Status: Braves lead 2-0
  • Saturday Result: Braves won 7-6 with a late rally and clutch RBI from Jurickson Profar
  • Season Series: Braves lead 5-1

Recent Form

TeamRecord (Last 10)Batting AvgERARun Diff
Braves4-6.2414.74-5
Cardinals3-7.2335.65-22

Key Players to Watch

Atlanta Braves

  • Matt Olson – 17 HRs, 58 RBIs, ranks top 30 in MLB for power production
  • Sean Murphy – 6 HRs in last 10 games, including a 3-run blast Saturday
  • Ronald Acuña Jr. – .333 AVG, 12 HRs, 32 walks

St. Louis Cardinals

  • Brendan Donovan – .297 AVG, 8 HRs, 36 RBIs, 3-game hit streak
  • Nolan Arenado – 10 HRs, 13 doubles, 25 walks
  • Lars Nootbaar – Team leader with 12 HRs
  • Cardinals are 5-2 when favored at -154 or more
  • Braves are 4-0 as +130 underdogs this season
  • OVER has hit in 4 of last 5 meetings between these teams

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  8.5

St. Louis Cardinals           – 154

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025

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