Cardinals vs Braves: Miles Mikolas Dominates as St. Louis Wins 4-2

Miles Mikolas delivered a masterful performance on the mound, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium. Mikolas pitched 7.2 innings, allowing only two runs on four hits while striking out nine Braves batters.

The Cardinals offense provided early support, with Nolan Arenado driving in two runs with a double in the first inning. Paul Goldschmidt added a solo home run in the fifth inning to extend the lead.

"I felt great out there," Mikolas said. "My command was on point, and the defense made some great plays behind me."

Game Recap: Cardinals Top Braves

The Cardinals jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning and never looking back. The Braves managed to score two runs in the seventh inning but could not overcome the Cardinals' lead.

Mikolas struck out nine Braves batters and walked none. He retired 12 consecutive batters at one point, demonstrating his dominance on the mound.

The Cardinals improved to 62-45, while the Braves fell to 60-47. Both teams are in the hunt for the postseason.

What This Means for the Postseason Race

The Cardinals' victory puts pressure on the Brewers in the NL Central. The Braves remain in a competitive NL East race.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Cardinals vs Braves game?
The St. Louis Cardinals won 4-2.

Who pitched for the Cardinals?
Miles Mikolas pitched 7.2 innings.

Who hit a home run for the Cardinals?
Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo home run.

What is the Cardinals' record?
62-45.

What is the Braves' record?
60-47.