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Stephen Nover's National League Game of Year - 12-4 Last 16 MLB Plays!
(MLB) Atlanta vs. St. Louis,
Money Line: -129.00 Atlanta (Away)
Result: Push
Money Line: -129.00 Atlanta (Away)
Result: Push
We know who Cardinals starter Kyle Gibson is. A mediocre journeyman, who has pitched for five different teams since 2019.
But just who is Reynaldo Lopez? This year Lopez has pitched like a superstar with a 5-2 record and 1.57 ERA. Atlanta is 7-3 in his starts this season. Lopez has been brilliant in his last four starts - all Braves victories - giving up three earned runs during this time spanning 23 innings with 29 strikeouts.
The Cardinals are likely to still be missing Nolan Arenado, who is dealing with left forearm nerve irritation.
St. Louis has been playing well, although its previous six series all were against below .500 opponents. But the Braves are clearly the superior team with a better offense, a bullpen that has the third-lowest ERA and a defense that has committed the fewest errors in baseball.
The Braves should be able to reach Gibson, who has a 4.28 home ERA, and a St. Louis bullpen carrying a high fatigue rating.
But just who is Reynaldo Lopez? This year Lopez has pitched like a superstar with a 5-2 record and 1.57 ERA. Atlanta is 7-3 in his starts this season. Lopez has been brilliant in his last four starts - all Braves victories - giving up three earned runs during this time spanning 23 innings with 29 strikeouts.
The Cardinals are likely to still be missing Nolan Arenado, who is dealing with left forearm nerve irritation.
St. Louis has been playing well, although its previous six series all were against below .500 opponents. But the Braves are clearly the superior team with a better offense, a bullpen that has the third-lowest ERA and a defense that has committed the fewest errors in baseball.
The Braves should be able to reach Gibson, who has a 4.28 home ERA, and a St. Louis bullpen carrying a high fatigue rating.
