Smyly, Acuña fuel Braves past Cards for doubleheader split

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    Drew Smyly knows his first season with the Atlanta Braves hasn't gone as smoothly as he thought it would.

    After shutting down the St. Louis Cardinals, Smyly believes he's on the right track to better consistency.

    "I guess pretty up and down, you know?" he said. "I didn't have the April I would like, but there's five more months of the season, and I know it only takes one game to turn it around and start getting on a roll. I think I've battled every start and kept our team in the game most starts. I think I could've pitched a whole lot better."

    Smyly didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 100th career homer and Atlanta earned a split of a day-night doubleheader with a 1-0 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday night.

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