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Braves to Face Cardinals: Will Atlanta's Pitching Dominate Again?

As the Braves gear up to face the Cardinals at Truist Park, fans are eagerly anticipating another showcase of Atlanta's pitching prowess. The upcoming game, set against the backdrop of Atlanta's home turf, promises an exciting clash as both teams vie for dominance.


Jun 26, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) starts against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zach Dalin-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the Braves' performance in their recent games reveals a team that has been riding on the strength of its pitching staff. In their last outing against the Padres, the Braves' pitchers held their opponents to just one run over nine innings, showcasing an ERA of 1.0 and a WHIP standing impressively at 0.6667. This performance is part of a consistent trend for Atlanta, with their pitchers maintaining a solid ERA across multiple games and demonstrating exceptional control that limits opposing hitters' on-base opportunities.


Offensively, while there have been fluctuations in hitting efficiency across recent games, moments of brilliance have shone through. Notably, in one of their past three matchups before facing off with the Cardinals, Atlanta's batters managed to secure six runs supported by nine hits which included three home runs - highlighting potential explosiveness in their lineup.


Jun 26, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (40) tags out Atlanta Braves shortstop Zack Short (59) during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The venue for this encounter, Truist Park in Atlanta, GA - known for its balanced field that neither heavily favors hitters nor pitchers - could play into the Braves' strategy by providing a familiar environment where they've historically performed well.


As we look ahead to this matchup between two storied franchises on July 20th at 7:20 PM ET broadcasted on BSSE network from Truist Park; fans should expect another strong showing from Atlanta’s pitching staff which has been instrumental in securing wins throughout this season. With both teams bringing competitive edges into play – it will undoubtedly be a game not to miss for baseball enthusiasts everywhere.


Jun 26, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (52) pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zach Dalin-USA TODAY Sports
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