Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 11, 2026)

Atlanta arrives at Busch Stadium carrying the weight of a division lead and the momentum of a 10-5 demolition of Pittsburgh, while St. Louis looks to build on a one-game winning streak heading into the final stretch before the All-Star break. Both clubs sit at 5-5 over their last ten games, which means neither has separated itself from the pack — and that parity makes this matchup genuinely compelling.

Chris Sale takes the ball for Atlanta, and at 9 wins with a 2.27 ERA and 117 strikeouts, he has been one of the most dominant left-handers in the National League. Opposing him is Kyle Leahy, who has quietly put together a solid season at 7-4 with a 3.73 ERA and 75 strikeouts. Two pitchers with something to prove before the break.

For St. Louis, Jordan Walker is the offensive engine — hitting .293 with 22 home runs and 74 RBI, he is the kind of hitter who can change a game in a single at-bat. For Atlanta, Matt Olson has been a relentless run producer with 25 home runs, 58 RBI, and 64 runs scored. When those two lineups collide behind a pair of capable starters, the result is a game worth watching closely.

Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals Game Information

Game Date: July 11, 2026
Game Time: 07:15 PM ET
TV Channel: BravesVision, St. Louis Cardinals, and MLB Network
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Atlanta holds first place in the NL East, while St. Louis sits 10 games back in the NL Central with a 49-44 record. The Cardinals are not chasing a division title at this point — their path runs through the wild card, where the Cubs, Phillies, and Marlins are all clustered in the mix. Every game St. Louis drops tightens that margin. For Atlanta, protecting the division lead while staying sharp heading into the break is the priority. This is a game with real stakes on both sides, just different ones.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 49-44
Home Record: 25-25
Away Record: 24-19
Division Record: 15-13
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .527

Atlanta Braves Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 54-39
Home Record: 27-18
Away Record: 27-21
Division Record: 12-7
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .581

Stat Leaders

St. Louis Cardinals (49-44, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jordan Walker, 0.293
RBI Leader: Jordan Walker, 74 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Ivan Herrera, 59 Runs
Hits Leader: Jordan Walker, 103 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Fernandez, 2.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Dustin May, 85 K
Wins Leader: Andre Pallante, 10 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 23 SV

Atlanta Braves (54-39, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jair Camargo, 0.500
RBI Leader: Matt Olson, 58 RBI
Home Run Leader: Matt Olson, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Matt Olson, 64 Runs
Hits Leader: Michael Harris II, 98 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Ronald Acuña Jr., 15 SB
ERA Leader: Robert Suarez, 0.56 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chris Sale, 117 K
Wins Leader: Chris Sale, 9 W
Saves Leader: Raisel Iglesias, 18 SV

What to Watch For

Sale is the headliner on the mound, and his numbers demand attention — 117 strikeouts, a 2.27 ERA, and nine wins place him among the elite starters in the league. Leahy countered with five shutout innings against Chicago in his last outing and has been consistent enough to keep St. Louis in games. This pitching matchup alone gives the game a high-leverage feel before the first pitch is thrown.

Offensively, Walker is the Cardinals’ most dangerous weapon. His .293 average, 22 home runs, and 74 RBI represent the kind of production that keeps St. Louis competitive against top-tier opponents. JJ Wetherholt adds another dimension with 13 home runs, 58 runs scored, and a .265 average, while Alec Burleson’s 15 home runs and 66 RBI give the Cardinals genuine middle-of-the-order depth.

For Atlanta, Ozzie Albies brings a balanced profile — .269 average, 14 home runs, 51 RBI, and 60 runs scored — and Mauricio Dubón has quietly contributed 9 home runs and 50 RBI. With Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring issue, others will need to carry the offensive load. Drake Baldwin’s 15 home runs and 45 RBI suggest he is capable of doing exactly that.

St. Louis Cardinals Injury Report

Ramón Urías – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred INF Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow lateral epicondylitis.
Ryne Stanek – Leg (Day-to-Day) – Stanek left Tuesday’s (Jul. 7) game against the Brewers with a leg injury.
Max Rajcic – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred RHP Max Rajcic from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow soreness.

Atlanta Braves Injury Report

Robert Suarez – Elbow (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Joey Wentz – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list with a right ACL tear.
Sean Murphy – Finger (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred C Sean Murphy from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a fractured left middle finger.
Joe Jiménez – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with a left articular cartilage injury.
Spencer Schwellenbach – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Ronald Acuña Jr. – Hamstring (D10) – The Atlanta Braves placed OF Ronald Acuña on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
Martín Pérez – Forearm (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed LHP Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm contusion.
Spencer Strider – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred RHP Spencer Stride from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Ha-Seong Kim – Finger (D10) – The Atlanta Braves placed INF Ha-Seong Kim on the 10-day injured list due to right middle finger inflammation.
AJ Smith-Shawver – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP AJ Smith-Shawver on the 60-day injured list following right elbow reconstruction.

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 11, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 12, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 17, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
July 18, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
July 19, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
July 20, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 21, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 22, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 23, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
July 24, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds

Atlanta Braves Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 11, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 12, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 17, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
July 18, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
July 19, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
July 20, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 21, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 22, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 23, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 24, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles

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