MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (56-58) vs. Atlanta Braves (48-66)

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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 SeriesResult
2025Tied 3–3
Aug 7 GameBraves 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

TeamPitcherStats (2025)
MarlinsEdward Cabrera5–5, 3.24 ERA, 103 K
BravesBryce Elder4–8, 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