Gorman helps Cards overcome Ozuna's 2 homers for 9-5 win after Braves take doubleheader opener in 10

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)


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ATLANTA — Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in a split doubleheader. The Braves won the first game 3-2 when Ozzie Albies hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 10th inning. Sonny Gray gave up five runs and a career-high four homers, including two by Ozuna, in the second game. Ozuna hit his 28th in the sixth, when Austin Riley and Eddie Rosario also homered. Rosario hit a two-run shot in the first game.

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