First Pitch: 7:15 PM EDT Venue: Truist Park, Cumberland (Atlanta), Georgia
Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)
No direct weather data was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in Atlanta typically feature mild temperatures with light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Miami Marlins — RHP Chris Paddack
Record: 0–2
ERA: 6.14
WHIP: 1.57
Strikeouts: 14
Paddack has struggled with run prevention and traffic on the bases, but Miami has occasionally supported him with power surges (3–1 when hitting 2+ HR).
Atlanta Braves — RHP Bryce Elder
Record: 1–1
ERA: 1.02
WHIP: 1.02
Strikeouts: 16
Elder has been excellent, limiting hard contact and thriving at home (1–0 home record).
Team Records & Recent Form
Atlanta Braves (11–7)
Home Record: 7–4
Last 10 Games: 5–5
Team BA: .278 (last 10)
Team ERA: 3.99 (last 10)
Run Differential (last 10): +12
Miami Marlins (9–9)
Road Record: 2–6
Last 10 Games: 4–6
Team BA: .241 (last 10)
Team ERA: 4.03 (last 10)
Run Differential (last 10): –2
Injury Report
Atlanta Braves
Danny Young — 60‑day IL (elbow)
AJ Smith‑Shawver — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Ha‑Seong Kim — 10‑day IL (finger)
Spencer Strider — 15‑day IL (oblique)
Sean Murphy — 10‑day IL (hip)
Hurston Waldrep — 15‑day IL (elbow)
Spencer Schwellenbach — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Joe Jimenez — 60‑day IL (knee)
Joey Wentz — 60‑day IL (knee)
Miami Marlins
Griffin Conine — 10‑day IL (hamstring)
Christopher Morel — 10‑day IL (oblique)
Esteury Ruiz — 10‑day IL (oblique)
Kyle Stowers — 10‑day IL (hamstring)
Adam Mazur — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Max Acosta — 10‑day IL (oblique)
Ronny Henriquez — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Key Player Matchups
Atlanta Braves
Drake Baldwin: 5 HR, 18 RBI, .311 AVG — elite early‑season production.
Mauricio Dubón: 12‑for‑37, 5 doubles, HR over last 10 — consistent contact and gap power.
Miami Marlins
Xavier Edwards: 3 doubles, 2 triples, HR — dynamic top‑of‑order threat.
Otto Lopez: 13‑for‑38 with 3 doubles, HR over last 10 — hot bat entering the matchup.
Series History & Context
This is the third game of the series.
The series is tied 1–1.
Braves have an 11–7 overall record and have been strong at home (7–4).
Marlins are 2–6 on the road, struggling away from Miami.
Betting Trends
Why Atlanta may win/cover:
Home team has won six of the Marlins’ last seven games.
Marlins have lost 16 of their last 20 at Truist Park vs. winning teams.
Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in seven straight Wednesday road games vs. winning NL East teams.
Why Miami may win/cover:
Braves have lost four straight as home favorites following a home win.
Marlins have won four of their last five as underdogs vs. NL East teams following a loss.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Atlanta Braves – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
