MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (56-57) vs. Atlanta Braves (47-66)

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Game Details

  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
  • Broadcast: MLBN, FDSNFL, FDSNSO
  • Streaming: MLB.tv, Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

Matchup Overview

The Miami Marlins (56–57) begin a crucial NL East series against the Atlanta Braves (47–66). Miami is clinging to the edge of the Wild Card race, while Atlanta looks to rebound from a sweep by Milwaukee. The Marlins lead the season series 3–2 and are coming off a 6–4 win over Houston, while the Braves dropped their last game 5–4 to the Brewers.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
Miami MarlinsEury Pérez4–32.700.9451
Atlanta BravesCarlos Carrasco2–25.681.5330
  • Pérez has held opponents to a .166 AVG and tossed six scoreless innings vs. the Yankees in his last outing.
  • Carrasco allowed 3 ER over 6 IP vs. Cincinnati and has a .295 opponent batting average this season.

Team Trends & Stats

CategoryMarlinsBraves
Overall Record56–5747–66
Road/Home Record28–26 (Road)26–29 (Home)
Last 10 Games6–43–7
Team Batting Avg.252.241
Team ERA4.295.63
Season SeriesMarlins lead 3–2Braves trail 2–3

Miami ranks 5th in the NL in batting average and has outscored opponents by just 1 run over their last 10 games. Atlanta has been outscored by 14 in the same span.

Key Players to Watch

Miami Marlins

  • Kyle Stowers: 25 HR, 71 RBI – ranks 12th in MLB in home runs
  • Xavier Edwards: .295 AVG – 13-for-41 over last 10 games
  • Agustin Ramirez: 24 doubles, 17 HR – consistent extra-base threat

Atlanta Braves

  • Matt Olson: 18 HR, 68 RBI – team leader in both categories
  • Ozzie Albies: .224 AVG, 9 HR, 14 doubles – steady contributor
  • Michael Harris II: .236 AVG, 10 HR – hitting .286 over last 5 games

Betting Insights

  • Marlins are 7–3 ATS in their last 10 games
  • Braves are 3–7 ATS in their last 10
  • 5 of Miami’s last 6 games have gone over the total

Injury Report

Atlanta Braves:

  • Austin Riley (Abdominal) – 10-Day IL
  • Ronald Acuña Jr. (Calf) – 10-Day IL
  • Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Joe Jiménez – 60-Day IL

Miami Marlins:

  • Jesus Tinoco (Forearm), Max Meyer (Hip), Ryan Weathers (Lat) – 60-Day IL
  • Connor Norby (Wrist) – 10-Day IL

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  – 120

Atlanta Braves                  8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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