Braves extend lead over Cardinals with late scoring surge in Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on July 1, 2026, with both teams showing strong performances early on. The Cardinals struck first with a run in the first inning, but the Braves quickly tied it and took the lead with a home run from Ozzie Albies in the third. While Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy held the Braves to two runs over six innings, the Cardinals struggled offensively, managing only a single hit after the first inning. In the late innings, the Braves added three more runs to secure a 5-1 lead as the Cardinals were unable to mount a comeback in the final frame.

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