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 | 50 | 34 | .595 | - | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 49 | 39 | .557 | 3 | L1 |
| Miami | 46 | 42 | .523 | 6 | L2 |
| Washington | 45 | 43 | .511 | 7 | W2 |
| New York | 36 | 51 | .414 | 15.5 | L1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 53 | 32 | .624 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 49 | 38 | .563 | 5 | W5 |
| St. Louis | 44 | 39 | .530 | 8 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 44 | 44 | .500 | 10.5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 40 | 46 | .465 | 13.5 | W1 |

