Matt Wisler delivers on the mound, Atlanta Braves top Cardinals 3-2

Rookie right-hander now stands at 5-1 on the season

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong, right, turns a double play as Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons prepares to slide during the third inning on Sunday in St. Louis. - photo by Bill Hurst

0727Braves1 — St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong, right, turns a double play as Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons prepares to slide during the third inning on Sunday in St. Louis. - photo by Bill Hurst

ST. LOUIS — Adonis Garcia’s first career home run broke a tie and rookie Matt Wisler worked seven strong innings in helping the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Wisler (5-1) limited the Cardinals to seven hits and walked three in his longest outing since he worked eight innings to beat the Mets in his debut June 19. The Braves took advantage of Michael Wacha’s wildness for a 2-0 lead in the second inning.

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