- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves
- Event Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Venue: Truist Park, Cumberland, GA
- Broadcast: Braves.TV
- Betting Odds: St. Louis (+125) Atlanta (-145)
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On Tuesday, Truist Park will host an exciting clash between the Atlanta Braves (49-33) and the St. Louis Cardinals (43-38). The Cardinals are listed at +125, while the Braves are at -145 on the moneyline, with a total set at 9 runs. The anticipated starting pitchers are Matthew Liberatore and Martin Perez.
The Cardinals have registered a total of 114 doubles and hit 89 home runs this season. St. Louis maintains a slugging percentage of .393 and has struck out 625 times while drawing 268 walks. With an average of 4.5 runs per game, they rank 16th in the league. This season, the team has tallied 350 RBIs from 670 hits, resulting in a batting average of .246, and they’ve scored 362 runs, carrying an on-base percentage of .324.
The Cardinals’ pitching staff presents a K/BB ratio of 2.25 and holds a collective WHIP of 1.35. They have allowed 89 home runs and conceded 370 runs, ranking 14th in MLB. Additionally, the staff has given up 706 hits (approximately 8.8 per 9 innings) and 343 earned runs, resulting in an ERA of 4.26 (19th in the league) with 606 strikeouts. The walking rate stands at 269 batters, with a FIP of 4.29 this season.
In terms of relief, the Cardinals have used 274 relief pitchers this year. They’ve inherited 124 baserunners, allowing 34.7% to score runs. The relievers have notched 58 holds (3rd in MLB) and faced 86 situations with opponents on base, participating in 95 high-leverage scenarios. The bullpen has amassed 25 saves so far but has failed to convert 13 of 38 save attempts, resulting in a save percentage of 65.8% in 98 opportunities.
Defensively, the St. Louis Cardinals have accumulated 2,174 putouts, 772 assists, and 37 errors this season, giving them a fielding percentage of .988—ranking 9th in MLB. They’ve turned 76 double plays, successfully transforming 69.5% of play into outs from 6,522 innings, positioning them at 19th in the league.
Matthew Liberatore has pitched for 411 innings in his career with 342 strikeouts. He holds an ERA of 4.82 (220 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.413, having allowed 441 hits (9.7 hits per 9 innings) and recording 140 walks. Liberatore’s career record stands at 19-29, facing 1,788 batters in the major leagues.
The Atlanta Braves stand with an on-base percentage of .311 and a batting average of .248 this season. They have struck out 649 times (26th in MLB) and amassed 689 hits, hitting 103 home runs and 380 RBIs. The Braves enjoy a team slugging percentage of .409 and score 4.76 runs per game (9th in MLB), with 125 doubles and 239 walks, while scoring 390 runs overall.
The Braves’ pitching staff boasts a WHIP of 1.212 and a FIP of 3.92. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio sits at 8.70 (706 strikeouts against 271 walks), positioning them 3rd in total hits allowed with 609. They’ve allowed 86 home runs and give up 3.74 runs per 9 innings (3rd in the league), with a total of 302 runs and a team ERA of 3.41 (275 earned runs allowed) this season.
Currently, Atlanta ranks 3rd in the league for save percentage at 77.4%, deploying 252 bullpen pitchers across the season. Their relief pitchers have appeared in 81 high-leverage situations and 54 with runners on base. Out of 85 save opportunities, they have achieved 51 holds and faced 7 blown saves, converting 24 of 31 save opportunities, with a 26.9% inherited scoring rate out of 78 inherited runners.
Defensively, the Atlanta Braves have executed 59 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .987 (10th in MLB), accumulating 666 assists, 37 errors, and 2,180 putouts throughout the season. Over 6,540 defensive innings, they boast a 71.7% efficiency, securing 3rd place in professional baseball.
Martin Perez owns a career record of 97-97, registering a 4.35 ERA with 9.5 hits conceded per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio stands at 1.97, having faced 7,360 batters throughout his pro career. He has allowed 824 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.421 and a FIP of 4.3. Over his career, Perez has surrendered 1,804 hits while recording 1,213 strikeouts across 1,703 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommended Pick: Take St. Louis (+125)
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