Overview

• The St. Louis Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves, tying the series at 1-1.
• Nolan Gorman's three-run double in the eighth inning proved decisive, capping a game-changing rally for St. Louis.
• Victor Scott II, an Atlanta native, shined in his hometown debut series with six hits across two games, including three doubles and three RBIs.
• The Braves are adjusting their pitching strategy after ace Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain before the series began.
• The rubber match will feature struggling starters Bryce Elder for Atlanta and Miles Mikolas for St. Louis as both teams aim to claim the series.