This matchup features two rookie starting pitchers: Jack Flaherty for St. Louis and Touki Tossaint for Atlanta.
Flaherty not only is the proven one of these two, but he has been one of the better pitchers in the National League this season with a 2.86 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. Opposing hitters are batting just .193 against him.
Tossaint has a 4.67 ERA in three starts and is dealing with control problems with 13 walks in 17 1/3 innings. The Braves are having bullpen trouble, too.
The Cardinals have played much better since Mike Shildt replaced Mike Matheny going 37-22.
Atlanta has dropped four in a row, all at home The Braves are 4-14 in their last 18 games at SunTrust Park. The Cardinals have dominated the Braves in Atlanta winning the past eight times at SunTrust Park.