Atlanta has lost six straight scoring one or less four times. In their last seven games Atlanta batting average and OBP of .186 and .258. In his last four starts, Shelby Miller held opponents to four runs in his last four starts, going 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA in that time. After a great start, Aaron Harang is well into bubble burst territory giving up 9 ERA in his last 5 2/3 IP. Harang has also struggled against the Cardinals, going 7-13 with a 4.37 ERA in 25 career starts.

The Braves bats are done. Freddie Freeman went 0 for 4 and is 2 for 23 in six games while Evan Gattis also went 0 for 4 and is 2 for 21 over seven contests. Last five games St. Louis has a slugging percentage edge of .116 to Atlanta.

Cardinals are 41-17 in their last 58 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.