Braves-Cardinals postponed, split doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday
ST. LOUIS -- — The game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Wednesday.
The first game will begin at 12:45 p.m. and the second game will begin as originally scheduled at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López (5-2, 1.57 ERA) will start the opener against Kyle Gibson (5-2, 3.44). López has won his last four starts. Gibson last faced the Braves on Sept. 25, 2022, as a member of the Phillies.
In the second game, Atlanta will recall right-hander Bryce Elder (1-2, 6.46) from Triple-A Gwinnett to pitch. He will go against Andre Pallante (3-3, 5.23).
Atlanta will move LHP Chris Sale (10-2, 2.91) to pitch Thursday against the White Sox.
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Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barrett
- First Base Umpire - Mark Ripperger
- Second Base Umpire - Roberto Ortiz
- Third Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
2024 National League East Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 54 | 28 | .659 | - | W1 |
Atlanta | 44 | 35 | .557 | 8.5 | L2 |
New York | 39 | 39 | .500 | 13 | W3 |
Washington | 38 | 42 | .475 | 15 | L3 |
Miami | 29 | 53 | .354 | 25 | L1 |
2024 National League Central Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee | 48 | 33 | .593 | - | W4 |
St. Louis | 41 | 39 | .513 | 6.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh | 39 | 41 | .488 | 8.5 | W2 |
Cincinnati | 38 | 43 | .469 | 10 | W1 |
Chicago | 38 | 44 | .463 | 10.5 | W1 |