Jordan Walker contributes to Cardinals' tight game against Braves

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Jordan Walker contributes to Cardinals' tight game against Braves
Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals faced the Atlanta Braves on July 10, 2026, at Busch Stadium in a rain-delayed game. After a 2-hour delay, the game resumed with the score tied at 1-1, following a strong pitching display by both teams. Jordan Walker tied the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the 6th inning. Later, Jimmy Crooks hit a go-ahead home run, putting the Cardinals ahead 2-1. The Cardinals will continue their series against the Braves on Saturday night, with Matthew Liberatore starting for St. Louis.

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  • The game featured a lengthy rain delay before resuming.
  • Kyle Leahy and Chris Sale started strong before the delay.
  • Jordan Walker's RBI single tied the game in the 6th inning.
  • Jimmy Crooks hit a home run for a 2-1 Cardinals lead.
  • Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Saturday night.
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Friday night’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves was really two completely different stories. There’s the first third of the game which featured a pitcher’s duel between Kyle Leahy for the Cardinals and Chris Sale for the Braves. The final two-thirds of the game didn’t begin until a 2-hour rain delay […]

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