Photos: Spencer Strider is sharp but Braves lose to Cardinals

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Photos: Spencer Strider is sharp but Braves lose to Cardinals

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Cardinals game on July 7, 2022.

Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek reacts after giving up the go-ahead run scoring St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Nolan Arenado (not pictured) during the eleventh inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris, center, looks back after he lined into a double play as second baseman Phil Gosselin (15) was out at first base during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris hits a solo home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris jogs around the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris jogs around the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

070722 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris (23) celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Ron Washington during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols hits a sacrifice fly scoring second baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) as Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is shown during the seventh inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (16) scores a run against Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud after a sacrifice fly by St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna swings for a strike and hits St. Louis Cardinals catcher Austin Romine with his bat during the tenth inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna checks on St. Louis Cardinals catcher Austin Romine after Ozuna hit him with his backswing in the tenth inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the third inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) to end the top of the first inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Jumbotrons read “Strikeout” after Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider strikes out a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the sixth inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the first inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the second inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

070722 Atlanta: Strike out Ks are shown on the Home Depot Clubhouse during the ninth inning of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the second inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves left fielder Adam Duvall, left, is tagged out at third base by St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa on a rundown play during the second inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the first inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the first inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. swings at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. runs to first base but is out during the first inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Albert Pujos of the St. Louis Cardinals is recognized for his career prior to the start of the game at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider is congratulated by his teammates after not giving up any runs through the sixth inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II runs home after hitting a home run during the 7th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II gets a high five from third base coach Ron Washington while he runs home after hitting a home run during the 7th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a single during the tenth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson reacts after hitting a RBI single during the tenth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter is congratulated by his teammates after not allowing a run in the ninth inning during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (Chris Day/Christopher.Day@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek reacts after giving up the go-ahead run scoring St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Nolan Arenado (not pictured) during the eleventh inning at Truist Park Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 3-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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