Cardinals Defeat Braves 5-3 Behind Church and Velázquez Homers
St. Louis started strong with Matthew Liberatore delivering five solid innings on the mound.
Church’s three‑run homer shifted momentum early, while Velázquez added a solo shot to extend the lead. The Cardinals held on as the Braves rallied but fell short, securing a 5‑3 victory and valuable league points.
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