Atlanta Braves @ St. Louis Cardinals
Braves-Cardinals postponed, split doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday
ST. LOUIS -- — The game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Wednesday.
The first game will begin at 12:45 p.m. and the second game will begin as originally scheduled at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López (5-2, 1.57 ERA) will start the opener against Kyle Gibson (5-2, 3.44). López has won his last four starts. Gibson last faced the Braves on Sept. 25, 2022, as a member of the Phillies.
In the second game, Atlanta will recall right-hander Bryce Elder (1-2, 6.46) from Triple-A Gwinnett to pitch. He will go against Andre Pallante (3-3, 5.23).
Atlanta will move LHP Chris Sale (10-2, 2.91) to pitch Thursday against the White Sox.
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STL wins 2-1
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barrett
- First Base Umpire - Mark Ripperger
- Second Base Umpire - Roberto Ortiz
- Third Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 31 | 14 | .689 | - | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 23 | .489 | 9 | W2 |
| Washington | 22 | 23 | .489 | 9 | W1 |
| Miami | 20 | 25 | .444 | 11 | L2 |
| New York | 18 | 26 | .409 | 12.5 | L1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 29 | 16 | .644 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 25 | 17 | .595 | 2.5 | W2 |
| St. Louis | 26 | 18 | .591 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | W2 |

