Braves' bullpen struggles lead to series finale loss against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on July 1, 2026, in a game marked by bullpen issues. Starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep gave up three runs in the first inning but recovered to pitch 5.1 innings. The Braves clawed back with five runs in the first inning but remained scoreless afterward. Tyler Kinley and Dylan Lee struggled in relief, allowing multiple runs to give the Cardinals an edge. The Braves will face the Cardinals again soon, with another series scheduled before the all-star break.
- •Braves scored five runs in the first inning but failed to add more.
- •Hurston Waldrep allowed three runs in the first but pitched effectively afterward.
- •Tyler Kinley and Dylan Lee both surrendered three earned runs in relief.
- •The Braves and Cardinals will meet again for three games before the all-star break.
- •Braves have a.714 winning percentage against the NL Central this season.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Bullpen falls apart as Braves drop series finale to Cardinals
"Tyler Kinley and Dylan Lee both surrendered three earned runs each
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