José Fermín hit his first major league home run to break a sixth-inning tie in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on a soggy Sunday.

The wait was worth it for Jose Fermín, who launched his first career homer in the sixth. The two-run shot turned out to be the difference in the Cardinals’ victory. The second delay came after Matt Olson singled in two runs to break a 1-1 tie. The Cardinals tied the game in the fifth on a two-run bloop double from Willson Contreras.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from July 12, 2025 on ESPN.