MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (35-40) vs. Miami Marlins (30-45)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins
  • Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • Time: 1:40 PM ET
  • Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
  • Broadcast: FDSFL, FDSSO, Fubo (streaming)

Head-to-Head Series Recap

This is the fifth meeting of the season between the Braves and Marlins, with the series tied 2-2. Both teams are looking to clinch the three-game set and gain momentum heading into the next stretch of the season.

Atlanta Braves – Team Overview

  • Record: 35-40 (3rd in NL East)
  • Road Record: 13-25
  • Last 10 Games: 7-3
  • Key Players:
  • Matt Olson: 15 HR, 49 RBI, .255 AVG – 11-game hitting streak
  • Ronald Acuña Jr.: .382 AVG, 8 HR in just 25 games – red-hot bat
  • Austin Riley: .274 AVG, 12 HR – consistent offensive presence

Pitching Spotlight:
Bryce Elder (2-3, 4.45 ERA) takes the mound for Atlanta. He’s coming off a rough outing vs. Colorado but has shown flashes of dominance, including an 8-inning gem against the Giants.

Miami Marlins – Team Overview

  • Record: 30-45 (5th in NL East)
  • Home Record: 16-24
  • Last 10 Games: 5-5
  • Key Players:
  • Kyle Stowers: 10 HR, 34 RBI – team RBI leader
  • Agustin Ramirez: 11 HR – clubhouse power leader
  • Xavier Edwards: .285 AVG – table-setter with speed

Pitching Spotlight:
Sandy Alcantara (3-8, 6.88 ERA) starts for Miami. While his ERA is inflated, he’s capable of turning in quality starts, especially at home.

Key Matchup Factors

  • Power vs. Contact: Braves rely on the long ball (80 HRs), while the Marlins play small ball with a .251 team average.
  • Bullpen Depth: Atlanta’s bullpen ERA (3.66) ranks top 10, while Miami’s (4.92) is near the bottom.
  • Momentum: Braves have won 7 of their last 10 and are trending upward after a Mets sweep.

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 158

Miami Marlins                  – 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025