Marlins win 10-4; Braves rally to win 6-5 next day
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ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-4 Monday night as Agustín Ramírez and Connor Norby homered and Ramírez drove in four runs, breaking a 3-3 tie with a 418-foot, three-run shot in the fifth inning. Andrew Nardi and a relief corps combined for five scoreless innings to preserve the victory.
ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-4 Monday night as Agustín Ramírez and Connor Norby homered and Ramírez drove in four runs, breaking a 3-3 tie with a 418-foot, three-run shot in the fifth inning. Andrew Nardi and a relief corps combined for five scoreless innings to preserve the victory.
ATLANTA — The Braves rebounded Tuesday when Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead three-run double in the eighth, finishing with four RBIs to lead a 6-5 comeback after falling behind 4-0. Michael Harris II returned from paternity leave and Austin Riley added two RBIs; the split across consecutive days affected standings and momentum this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Prior weekend: Marlins were swept in three games at Detroit.
- 2. Monday: Marlins beat Braves 10-4; Ramírez hit a 418-foot three-run homer.
- 3. Monday night: Marlins recorded a season-best 16 hits and matched season high in runs.
- 4. Tuesday: Braves won 6-5 after Dominic Smith's go-ahead three-run double in the eighth.
- 5. This week: Series split left both teams adjusting rotation and bullpen usage going forward.
Why it matters
If you're a baseball fan, these games were a rollercoaster. The Marlins' victory on Monday, after a rough weekend, was a morale boost. But the Braves' comeback on Tuesday shows that it's never over till it's over. This could affect both teams' strategies moving forward.
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