Braves’ June woes deepen in 5-3 loss to Cardinals

Atlanta’s offense continued to stall as they dropped a 5-3 decision to St. Louis, failing to capitalize on baserunner opportunities and mounting a late-inning rally that fizzled after a bases-loaded eighth with only a wild-pitched run to show for it. Lance Liberatore wasn’t perfect but the Braves’ bats never solved him, while Martin Perez faltered with a game-tying homer and a later three-run blast, underscoring a rough June. The loss cuts Atlanta’s division lead to 2.5 games as the series heads to tomorrow.