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Braves & Cardinals: June Slump to End?
30 Jun
Summary
- Both teams endured difficult June, aiming for a fresh start.
- Atlanta's NL East lead shrunk significantly amid offensive struggles.
- St. Louis faces a tight wild-card race with recent offensive woes.
Two teams that endured a challenging June will look to improve their performance as the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series commencing Tuesday. Both clubs have posted a 3-7 record over their last 10 contests and are eager to move past the month. The Braves have experienced a decline in their National League East lead, now standing three games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals are seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and are in a close battle for a wild-card spot. The series opener will showcase a pitching duel between left-handers Matthew Liberatore for St. Louis and Martin Perez for Atlanta. Both teams have been hampered by offensive inconsistencies, with the Braves recently experiencing multiple shutouts and scoring three runs or fewer in numerous games.
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss emphasized the need to persevere through slumps, noting the daily grind of the baseball season. Key players like Austin Riley and Ha-Seong Kim have struggled at the plate for the Braves. The Cardinals have also faced similar offensive difficulties, scoring only three runs in a recent three-game series against Miami. Manager Oliver Marmol highlighted the need for timely hitting to reignite their offense.
