JR Ritchie starts for Braves against Cardinals in series finale

The Atlanta Braves face the St. Louis Cardinals today at Busch Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET. Rookie pitcher JR Ritchie takes the mound after Hurston Waldrep was sent back to Triple-A. Ritchie, holding a 4.60 ERA, aims to secure a victory and avoid a series sweep. Cardinals starter Dustin May, with a 4.55 ERA, seeks to lead St. Louis to its first series sweep since June. Both pitchers are looking to improve after inconsistent performances recently, setting a critical stage for the conclusion of the first half of the season.

• 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — JR Ritchie takes the mound for Cardinals Finale