Overview

• The Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Monday night, marking their fourth consecutive victory.
• Sean Murphy's three-run home run capped a five-run eighth inning that broke a 2-2 tie and proved decisive for Atlanta.
• The Cardinals mounted a ninth-inning rally with three runs, including a two-run homer by Willson Contreras, but fell short.
• Reliever Daysbel Hernández earned the win by retiring the final three outs after Raisel Iglesias allowed the late Cardinals push.
• The Braves are yet to name a replacement starter for Spencer Strider, who was placed on the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain.