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Cardinals manage only two hits in loss to Braves at Truist Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:25 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Cardinals manage only two hits in loss to Braves at Truist Park

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals struggled offensively in a 5-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on July 1, 2026. The Cardinals were limited to just two hits, both in the first inning, as Braves pitchers retired 25 of the last 26 batters they faced. Ozzie Albies contributed significantly for the Braves, hitting a double and a solo home run. The Cardinals’ pitcher Michael McGreevy allowed three hits and two earned runs but received minimal run support. The teams will meet again for the series finale on July 2, 2026, with Dustin May set to start for the Cardinals against Hurston Waldrup for the Braves.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals recorded only two hits against Braves' pitching.
•Ozzie Albies had a double and a solo home run.
•Michael McGreevy allowed three hits and two earned runs.
•Jordan Walker contributed an RBI and had an outfield assist.
•Teams play the series finale on July 2, 2026.

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2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Offense Completely Shut Down in Forgettable Loss to Braves

What they're saying

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The Cardinals mustered just two hits and saw Braves pitches retire 25 of the last 26 hitters sent to the plate as Atlanta whipped St. Louis 5-1 at Truist Park. Jordan Walker had the only RBI, and he threw out a runner at the plate for his seventh outfield assist of 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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