First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, with live coverage on Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Florida, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, with the Marlins taking the opener 4–2 behind a strong bullpen and timely hitting. The Braves are looking to bounce back and snap a two-game skid, while Miami aims to build on a rare series-opening win. Atlanta enters the matchup having won 7 of its last 10, while the Marlins are 6–4 over their last 10.
Atlanta Braves: Holmes Looks to Rebound
Record: 34–40 (3rd in NL East)
Last Game: 2–4 loss vs Marlins
Probable Starter: Grant Holmes (3–6, 3.97 ERA)
Strengths:
- Power Potential: Braves rank 7th in the NL with 79 home runs.
- Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Hot Streak: 17-for-33 (.515) with 4 HRs and 7 RBIs over his last 10 games.
- Bullpen Depth: 3.13 ERA over last 10 games.
Concerns:
- Road Struggles: 12–25 away from Truist Park.
- Inconsistent Run Support: Averaging just 3.9 runs per game in June.
Key Players:
- Ronald Acuña Jr.: .294 AVG, 15 HRs, 31 SBs
- Matt Olson: 15 HRs, 49 RBIs, .272 AVG
- Austin Riley: 11 HRs, .261 AVG, 13 doubles
Miami Marlins: Eury Pérez Returns to the Mound
Record: 30–44 (5th in NL East)
Last Game: 4–2 win vs Braves
Probable Starter: Eury Pérez (0–1, 6.43 ERA)
Strengths:
- Improved Contact Hitting: .272 team batting average over last 10 games.
- Bullpen Efficiency: 3.54 ERA over last 10 games.
- Home Field Confidence: 16–23 at loanDepot Park, trending upward.
Concerns:
- Starting Pitching Depth: Injuries to Max Meyer, Ryan Weathers, and Braxton Garrett have thinned the rotation.
- Power Shortage: 64 home runs (26th in MLB).
Key Players:
- Kyle Stowers: .273 AVG, 10 HRs, 34 RBIs
- Otto Lopez: .235 AVG, 6 HRs, 25 RBIs, 8 SBs
- Agustín Ramírez: .275 AVG, 11 HRs, .491 SLG
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Braves | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .245 (18th in MLB) | .251 (12th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.80 (14th) | 4.32 (20th) |
| Home Runs | 79 (7th in NL) | 64 (13th in NL) |
| Last 10 Games | 7–3 | 6–4 |
| Season Series | Marlins lead 2–1 | — |
- Braves are 6–1 in Holmes’ last 7 starts
- Marlins are 5–2 in their last 7 home games
- Under 8.5 total runs has hit in 5 of last 7 Braves games
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves – 158
Miami Marlins 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
