Venue: Truist Park — Cumberland/Atlanta, Georgia
Scheduled First Pitch: 7:20 p.m. ET
Weather Forecast — Atlanta, GA
Temperature: 88°F at first pitch
Wind: SSW 6–9 mph (blowing toward RF)
Conditions: Hot, humid, partly cloudy
Impact: Boost to left‑handed power; warm air helps carry fly balls
CURRENT ROSTERS
Miami Marlins
Rotation: Jimmy Junk, Eury Pérez, Braxton Garrett, Trevor Rogers
Bullpen: Tanner Scott, A.J. Puk, Andrew Nardi, Sixto Sánchez
Lineup:
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (CF)
Josh Bell (1B)
Bryan De La Cruz (LF)
Jake Burger (3B)
Jesús Sánchez (RF)
Tim Anderson (SS)
Nick Fortes (C)
Vidal Bruján (2B)
Dane Myers (DH)
Atlanta Braves
Rotation: Maximo Pérez (rookie), Spencer Strider, Max Fried, Bryce Elder
Bullpen: Raisel Iglesias, A.J. Minter, Joe Jiménez, Dylan Lee
Lineup:
Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF)
Ozzie Albies (2B)
Austin Riley (3B)
Matt Olson (1B)
Sean Murphy (C)
Michael Harris II (CF)
Marcell Ozuna (DH)
Orlando Arcia (SS)
Jarred Kelenic (LF)
INJURY REPORT
Miami Marlins
Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Probable (knee)
A.J. Puk — Questionable (shoulder)
Braxton Garrett — Out (forearm)
Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. — Probable (wrist)
Spencer Strider — Questionable (lat)
Michael Harris II — Out (hamstring)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Miami Marlins — Last 10 Games: 5–5
Offense: 4.3 runs/game
Burger slugging .520 last 15
Chisholm Jr. hitting .295 last 12
Bullpen ERA: 4.41
Won 3 of last 4 road games
Atlanta Braves — Last 10 Games: 7–3
Offense: 5.6 runs/game
Olson slugging .580 last 20
Riley with 4 HR last 10
Bullpen ERA: 3.29
Won 7 straight at home
STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN
Jimmy Junk — RHP, Marlins
ERA: 4.71
WHIP: 1.34
Strengths: Slider, weak contact
Weaknesses: Command inconsistency, vulnerable to elite power
Matchup Issues: Olson, Riley, Acuña all feast on his pitch mix
Maximo Pérez — RHP, Braves
ERA: 3.44
WHIP: 1.20
Strengths: High‑velo fastball, strong strikeout rate
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power
Matchup Issues: Chisholm, Bell, Jesús Sánchez match well vs. his fastball
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Ronald Acuña Jr. vs. Jimmy Junk
Acuña destroys sliders and thrives vs. pitchers with shaky command. Advantage: Acuña Jr.
Matt Olson vs. Marlins Bullpen
Olson’s late‑inning power vs. a bullpen allowing 8 HR in last 10 games. Advantage: Olson
Jazz Chisholm Jr. vs. Maximo Pérez
Chisholm handles velocity well; Pérez must rely on his slider. Advantage: Slight to Chisholm Jr.
Austin Riley vs. Truist Park Dimensions
Riley’s line‑drive power plays perfectly in Atlanta. Advantage: Riley
SERIES HISTORY
2026 Season: Braves lead 5–2
Last 20 Meetings: Braves 14–6
Braves have won eight straight at home vs. Miami
Average margin at Truist Park last 10: Braves +3.0
BETTING TRENDS
Miami Marlins
Run Line: 55–60
O/U: Over in 6 of last 10
Road O/U: Over in 7 of last 10
Pitching volatility drives overs
Atlanta Braves
Run Line: 67–47
O/U: Under in 6 of last 10
Home ATS: 36–22
Strong pitching at home
Head‑to‑Head
Braves have covered 6 of last 8
Over has hit 5 of last 7
Olson has HR or multi‑hit game in 7 of last 10 vs. Miami
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Atlanta Braves – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026
