Cardinals Extend Winning Streak to Four with 4-3 Victory Over Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals secured a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, extending their winning streak to four games. Lance Lynn (3-3) delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings, marking his longest outing since April 16. Ryan Helsley converted his 27th consecutive save, despite a tense ninth inning where he yielded two runs. The Cardinals' offense was bolstered by a four-run third inning, highlighted by Alec Burleson's RBI double and Brendan Donovan's run-scoring single. Willson Contreras returned from a 40-game absence due to a broken forearm, contributing immediately with an RBI single. Injuries continue to plague the team, with updates on Steven Matz, Ivan Herrera, and Tommy Edman's recoveries indicating extended absences.