Introduction to the Game
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers ended a 31-game home run drought, Sandy Alcántara pitched six strong innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.
The Game’s Key Players
Otto López had two hits and drove in two runs, and Xavier Edwards singled twice, doubled and had an RBI for the Marlins. Alcántara (4-8) allowed three runs and six hits, walked two and struck out four. The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner has completed six innings in three of his last four starts.
The Pitching Performance
Anthony Bender tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Alcántara, Calvin Faucher got the last two outs in the eighth and Ronny Henriquez pitched the ninth for his second save. López and Dane Myers hit run-scoring singles off Braves starter Bryce Elder in the fifth to put the Marlins ahead 4-2. Elder (2-4) allowed five runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings.
The Game’s Progression
The Braves struck quickly against Alcántara on Austin Riley’s RBI single in the first. But Stowers tied it at 1 with a solo homer in the second. It was Stowers’ 11th homer of the season and first since he went deep twice against the Chicago Cubs on May 14. Atlanta retook the lead on Drake Baldwin’s run-scoring single in the third before Miami tied it again when López hit an RBI single in the bottom half.
Key Moment
Edwards hit a run-scoring single in the sixth to give the Marlins another two-run lead after the Braves narrowed it on an RBI fielder’s choice by Alex Verdugo in the top half.
Key Stat
The Marlins finished 6-4 in a 10-game stretch against NL East opponents. They are 12-12 against the division this season.
Up Next
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.26) will start the opener of the Braves’ four-game series at the New York Mets on Monday. The Marlins begin a three-game series at San Francisco on Tuesday with RHP Cal Quantrill (3-7, 5.68) scheduled to start the opener.
Conclusion
The Miami Marlins’ victory over the Atlanta Braves marked a significant turnaround, thanks to the performances of Kyle Stowers, Sandy Alcántara, and other key players. This win is crucial as the team heads into its next series, looking to build momentum and improve its standing in the division.
FAQs
- Q: Who ended a 31-game home run drought in the Marlins’ game against the Braves?
A: Kyle Stowers ended a 31-game home run drought. - Q: Who pitched six strong innings for the Marlins?
A: Sandy Alcántara pitched six strong innings. - Q: What is the Marlins’ record against NL East opponents this season?
A: The Marlins are 12-12 against the division this season. - Q: Who will start the opener of the Braves’ four-game series at the New York Mets?
A: RHP Spencer Schwellenbach will start the opener. - Q: Who will start the opener of the Marlins’ three-game series at San Francisco?
A: RHP Cal Quantrill will start the opener.
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