The St. Louis Cardinals face the Atlanta Braves in a crucial matchup, with both teams struggling lately. The Cardinals, sitting at 9-13, are on a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Mets, while the Braves, now 8-13, come off a three-game sweep against the Twins. St. Louis has been outscored 19-9 in their last series, highlighting their faltering offense. In contrast, Atlanta's recent performance has shown promise, outscoring their opponents 16-9 in their series. Tonight's game will feature Erick Fedde for the Cardinals and Spencer Schwellenbach for the Braves, both seeking to improve their individual records.