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Can Marlins Overcome Recent Struggles in Atlanta Bout with Braves?

As the Miami Marlins prepare to face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging stretch. The Marlins' recent performance has been a mixed bag, with their last three games showcasing both strengths and areas for improvement.


Apr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Adam Duvall (14) circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest encounter against the Chicago Cubs, the Marlins secured a 6-3 victory, demonstrating resilience and offensive capability. They managed to rack up 11 hits and capitalized on scoring opportunities during crucial innings. However, this win was sandwiched between two losses where they struggled to maintain consistency.


The game prior saw the bullpen falter, giving up three runs which contributed to a 5-3 defeat. Despite an overall ERA of 5.625 from the bullpen in that game, there were positive signs from the starters who held an ERA of 3.6 and struck out seven over five innings.


Apr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Looking further back at another loss against Chicago (3-2), Miami's pitching showed promise with an overall ERA of just 2.0 across nine innings and ten strikeouts recorded by pitchers. Yet offensively, they left much to be desired as they struggled with runners in scoring positions.


Analyzing these performances reveals that while Miami's starting pitching has been relatively strong – maintaining ERAs below four – it's clear that offensive execution has been lacking when it matters most; hitting with runners in scoring position is one area needing urgent attention if they hope for success against Atlanta.


Apr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively speaking, fielding errors have been minimal but not absent; maintaining focus on defense will be critical as well.


The upcoming game scheduled for April 24th at Truist Park promises to be an intriguing matchup as fans look forward to seeing whether the Marlins can harness their evident potential into consistent performance across all aspects of play. The action will unfold live on BSSO network at 23:20 UTC for those keen on witnessing every pitch and swing.

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