Braves beat Marlins 9-1 behind Chris Sale and 3-run homers from Austin Riley, Dominic Smith
Sale struck out eight and Riley and Dominic Smith each hit three-run homers as Atlanta extended its power surge.
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 9-1 in Miami, powered by three-run home runs from Austin Riley and Dominic Smith.
- Chris Sale limited the Marlins to one run while striking out eight over seven innings, earning his first win against Miami in four career starts.
- Riley broke a series-long slump with a 415-foot home run, while Smith secured victory with a 389-foot shot following a 12-pitch at-bat.
- Offensive contributions from Michael Harris, Matt Olson, and Ozzie Albies helped the NL-leading Braves expand their lead against Marlins pitcher Janson Junk.
- Spencer Strider starts for the Braves in Thursday's series finale against Sandy Alcantara, who holds a 3.53 ERA for the Marlins.
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Braves crush Janson Junk, Marlins in runaway win
The visiting Atlanta Braves got three-run homers from Austin Riley and Dominic Smith to back up Chris Sale's strong pitching effort, defeating the Miami Marlins 9-1 on Wednesday. Riley's home run, his eighth, came in the second inning and Smith's blast, his fifth, came on the 12th pitch of his at-bat in the sixth. Both
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Braves beat Marlins 9-1 behind Chris Sale and 3-run homers from Austin Riley, Dominic Smith
Austin Riley and Dominic Smith hit three-run home runs, Chris Sale allowed just one run and struck out eight over seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-1.
Braves Dominate Marlins with 9-1 Victory: Key Highlights
The Atlanta Braves showcased their dominance against the Miami Marlins with a resounding 9-1 victory, fueled by stellar performances from Chris Sale, Austin Riley, and Dominic Smith. After falling behind early, the Braves turned the tide with a three-run homer by Riley in the second inning and extended their lead with a flurry of runs in the sixth. Sale delivered a vintage performance, allowing just one run over seven innings while striking out …
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