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Braves Host the Marlins, Look to Extend Home Win Streak
Miami brings a three-game road winning streak into the matchup as Atlanta leads the season series 5-2 and starts Grant Holmes against Ryan Gusto.
The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT, aiming to extend a seven-game home winning streak. Atlanta enters with a 68-45 record; Miami holds a 58-56 mark.
First-Place Atlanta leads the NL East with a 68-45 overall record, while third-place Miami holds a 58-56 mark. The Braves have maintained a strong 37-20 performance at home this season.
Braves starter Bryce Elder faces Miami right-hander Eury Perez on Wednesday. Elder holds a 7-6 record with a 3.84 ERA, while Perez enters with a 3.44 ERA.
Oddsmakers favor the Braves at-131, with the Marlins at +109 and an over/under set at 8 1/2 runs. This matchup marks the eighth meeting between the division rivals this season.
Atlanta holds a 6-2 advantage in the season series against Miami. The Braves rank second in the National League with 150 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game.