Marlins Struggle at the Plate in Shutout Loss Against Braves
The Miami Marlins were handed a crushing 10-0 defeat by the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, marking the Braves’ first win of the season. The Marlins’ struggles at the plate were evident as they managed only four hits against Braves pitcher Max Meyer.
Braves’ Dominant Performance
The Braves’ victory was fueled by the impressive performance of Spencer Schwellenbach, who carried a perfect game into the fifth inning. Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers, with Ozuna driving in three runs with three hits and Olson driving in three runs with two hits.
Schwellenbach’s Stellar Outing
Schwellenbach (1-0) retired Miami’s first 14 batters before Liam Hicks hit a bloop single to left field with two outs in the fifth. The right-hander allowed only two hits with no walks and 10 strikeouts in eight innings, throwing only 26 balls and completing 73 strikes.
Key Moments in the Game
A review was needed to confirm Ozuna’s homer off right-hander George Soriano in the seventh. The ball glanced off center fielder Dane Myers’s glove and bounced off the yellow stripe on the top of the wall. Left fielder Griffin Conine caught the rebound and threw the ball back to the infield as Ozuna completed his celebratory run around the bases. The review confirmed the home run, and Olson followed with his first homer, a shot to right field that carried 434 feet.
Statistical Breakdown
The Braves outhit the Marlins 16-4, with Schwellenbach throwing only 26 balls as he completed eight innings for the first time in his career. Of his 99 pitches, 73 were strikes as the right-hander did not walk a batter.
Up Next
Atlanta RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (0-1) will look for his first win against Miami RHP Cal Quantrill (0-1) on Saturday night.
Conclusion
The Marlins’ struggles at the plate were a major factor in their shutout loss against the Braves. With only four hits, they were unable to mount a significant challenge against the Braves’ dominant pitching. The team will look to build on their performance and come back stronger in their next game.
FAQs
- Q: Who was the winning pitcher for the Braves?
A: Spencer Schwellenbach (1-0) - Q: How many hits did the Marlins manage against the Braves?
A: 4 - Q: Who hit back-to-back homers for the Braves?
A: Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson - Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: 10-0 in favor of the Braves - Q: Who will be the starting pitchers for the next game between the Braves and the Marlins?
A: Atlanta RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (0-1) and Miami RHP Cal Quantrill (0-1)
