Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals Meet in Game 2 of Series
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUL 11 – The Braves aim to rebound from recent losses while the Cardinals seek to extend their momentum, with both teams showing strong home and division performances this season.
- The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals faced each other on July 11, 2025, in a MLB game at Busch Stadium with the Braves leading the series 1-0.
- The Braves entered the game struggling with a 40-52 record and poor road performance, while the Cardinals held a 50-44 record and aimed to continue momentum after an 8-1 win over the Nationals.
- Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore, 6-6 with a 3.70 ERA this season, was making his last start before the All-Star break against Grant Holmes, 4-8 with a 3.44 ERA for the Braves.
- The Braves have hit 102 home runs, ranking fifth in the NL, but their offense has declined from elite levels in prior seasons, while key Cardinals players like Brendan Donovan contributed 98 hits, 22 doubles, and 8 home runs this year.
- The game and series outcome carry implications for both teams' playoff hopes, as the Braves try to rebound from recent losses while the Cardinals aim to strengthen their position in the NL Central.
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar left Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves after five innings Saturday due to left side discomfort. The game was tied 3-3 when Nootbaar was replaced by Jose Fermin in left field to open the sixth. He finished 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Nootbaar, 27, has battled rib pain and an intercostal strain for several weeks. The five-year pro is batting .227 with 12 home runs and 37 RBIs. –Field Level Media
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Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals meet in game 2 of series
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