Game Details
- Time: 7:15 PM ET / 4:15 PM PT
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: Fubo, MLB.TV
- Weather: Mostly sunny, 91°F, light southwest winds
Team Overview
Miami Marlins
- Record: 56–58 (3rd in NL East)
- Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Kyle Stowers: 25 HR, .559 SLG
- Heriberto Hernandez: 9-for-33, 3 HR, 8 RBI in last 10 games
- Xavier Edwards: .296 AVG, .391 over last 5 games
- Pitcher: Edward Cabrera (5–5, 3.24 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 103 K)
Cabrera has been a steady presence, allowing 2 ER or fewer in 4 of his last 5 starts. Miami is 36–9 when scoring 5+ runs and has a winning road record (28–27).
Atlanta Braves
- Record: 48–66 (4th in NL East)
- Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Matt Olson: 18 HR, 68 RBI, 46 XBH
- Eli White: 11-for-38, 3 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
- Marcell Ozuna: 16 HR, .239 AVG
- Pitcher: Bryce Elder (4–8, 6.03 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 78 K)
Elder has struggled with command and run prevention, but the Braves’ offense has shown flashes—scoring 6 runs in the final 3 innings of Thursday’s comeback win.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Season Series | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tied 3–3 |
| Aug 7 Game | Braves won 8–6 |
- Drake Baldwin: 2 HR, 5 RBI in Game 1
- Graham Pauley: HR for Miami
- Braves bullpen: 3.1 IP, 0 R, 1 baserunner
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Marlins | Edward Cabrera | 5–5, 3.24 ERA, 103 K |
| Braves | Bryce Elder | 4–8, 6.03 ERA, 78 K |
Cabrera has the edge in ERA and WHIP; Elder has struggled in recent outings.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins – 131
Atlanta Braves 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
