St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/24/24, 4:24 PM  by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

The Braves defeated the Yankees in New York and now have 8 wins in the last 10 games, they have won the last 3 series. It is not allowed to slow down for the Braves because this year in the National League there are still 12 teams that are in playoff positions or can aspire to playoff positions. "We're playing more to our capabilities," said Stinker, the Braves manager, after yesterday's victory. In this streak of victories, the usual bats like Ozuna, Olson and Riley have helped, but Kelenic has responded with good performances. On Sunday Kelenic hit a HR and drove in Albies with a sac fly. Kelenic has hit 324 since he had to replace Acuña due to his injury as the leadoff hitter in the lineup.

The Cardinals come from sweeping the Giants in a series that began in Alabama as a tribute to the Negro Leagues. With this Cardinals sweep, thanks to the great starting pitching that allowed just 2 hits to the Giants, they put their record at 39-37 and are 2 games above 500 for the first time since 2022. Helsley has been key for the Cardinals this season, he won He saved 26 and has only had 1 blown save.