Atlanta beat Miami 11-3 at Truist Park on August 6, 2026. The game was played in Atlanta, Georgia.

This Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Match Player Stats report covers every verified batter, pitcher, scoring play, and key context.

Atlanta entered 69-45, led the NL East, and had won seven consecutive games. Miami entered 58-57 and faced a series sweep.

Both clubs carried important pitching absences into the game. Atlanta also rested Ozzie Albies from the starting lineup.

Atlanta separated the game with nine runs between the sixth and eighth innings. The Braves finished with 14 hits and three homers.

Miami committed three errors and finished with eight hits. A 1-hour, 24-minute rain delay also changed both pitching plans.

Match Overview

Atlanta entered the finale seeking an eighth straight victory and a three-game sweep. Miami needed a win to finish the series above .500.

The Braves accomplished both goals and moved to 70-45. Miami dropped to 58-58 after the defeat.

Pre-Match Context

Atlanta entered after winning the first two games of the series, 4-2 and 4-1. Those victories extended Atlanta’s streak to seven.

The Braves also entered first in the NL East. Miami entered third at 58-57 and needed the finale to prevent a sweep.

Atlanta’s rotation and bullpen remained affected by multiple injured pitchers. Miami also had four pitchers listed on its game injury report.

Ozzie Albies received his first rest after starting Atlanta’s first 114 games at second base. Mauricio Dubón replaced him there.

That lineup change became significant during the game. Dubón collected four hits while starting at second base.

Inning-by-Inning Score

Baseball uses innings instead of quarters. The scoring tables are split for mobile readability and remain within the five-column limit.

Innings 1 Through 4

Innings 5 Through 8

Ninth Inning and Final Totals

The Braves scored first in the third inning and never trailed. Miami’s first runs arrived during the seventh inning.

Inning-by-Inning Breakdown

First Inning

Neither team scored in the first inning. Martín Pérez opened his outing without allowing a hit.

Second Inning

The game remained scoreless through two innings. Neither offense produced a run during the frame.

Third Inning

Drake Baldwin reached base before Ronald Acuña Jr. drove a two-run homer toward left-center.

Esteury Ruiz and Heriberto Hernández converged near the wall. Their gloves overlapped during the attempted catch.

The ball cleared the wall after the defensive collision. Atlanta took a 2-0 lead.

Pérez completed three innings without allowing a hit. Janson Junk had allowed two runs through three.

Fourth Inning

Rain interrupted the game and produced a 1-hour, 24-minute delay.

Neither starting pitcher returned afterward. The delay forced both teams to rely on their bullpens for the remaining innings.

Fifth Inning

Neither team scored in the fifth. Atlanta still led 2-0 entering the sixth inning.

Sixth Inning

Matt Olson opened Atlanta’s scoring surge with a solo homer to center.

Michael Harris II later scored on Lane Thomas’ double. Mauricio Dubón advanced to third on the same play.

Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly scored Dubón. Thomas then scored during Drake Baldwin’s fielder’s-choice grounder.

Xavier Edwards committed a fielding error on that sequence. Atlanta finished the inning ahead 6-0.

Seventh Inning

Miami produced its first offense against Atlanta’s bullpen.

Javier Sanoja singled home Xavier Edwards. Griffin Conine followed with an RBI single that scored Leo Jiménez.

Atlanta answered immediately. Harris tripled home Olson before Dubón singled home Harris.

The Braves restored their six-run advantage and led 8-2.

Eighth Inning

Acuña hit his second homer of the game, extending Atlanta’s lead to 9-2.

Harris then singled home Olson. Dubón followed with an RBI double that scored Harris.

Atlanta carried an 11-2 advantage into the ninth inning.

Ninth Inning

Kyle Stowers doubled during Miami’s final turn at the plate.

Sanoja later doubled Stowers home. The run completed the scoring at 11-3.

Atlanta did not bat in the bottom of the ninth.

Team Stats Comparison

Atlanta’s offensive advantage appeared in hits, power, total bases, and run production. Miami also committed all three errors recorded.

Atlanta’s pitchers allowed three earned runs. Miami’s pitching staff allowed eight earned runs from Atlanta’s 11 total runs.

Key Numbers That Decided the Game

The numbers show Atlanta creating separation through power hitting, sustained baserunners, and cleaner defense.

• Atlanta collected 14 hits, while Miami finished with eight.
• Atlanta hit three home runs, including two from Ronald Acuña Jr.
• The Braves scored four runs in the sixth, two in the seventh, and three in the eighth.
• Miami committed three errors, while Atlanta finished without an error.
• Atlanta produced 29 total bases compared with Miami’s 11.

Full Box Score: Miami Marlins

Miami remained hitless through the first three innings and scoreless through six.

The Marlins produced five of their eight hits after Atlanta had established a six-run lead.

Sanoja supplied two RBIs, while Conine drove in Miami’s other run. No Miami hitter homered.

Miami Batting

Miami Power and Plate Discipline

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Miami drew four walks but struck out eight times. Edwards, Stowers, and Sanoja recorded Miami’s three doubles.

Miami Pitching

The rain delay limited Junk to three innings. Five additional Miami pitchers handled the remaining five innings.

John King allowed four runs during Atlanta’s sixth-inning surge. Javier Sanoja recorded the final out from the mound.

Miami Fielding

Miami’s defense recorded three errors. Edwards, Sanoja, and Navarreto were charged with one error each.

The Marlins’ three errors contributed to Atlanta scoring three unearned runs.

Full Box Score: Atlanta Braves

Atlanta received production throughout the middle of its lineup.

Acuña supplied two homers. Olson homered and doubled, while Harris collected three hits and Dubón went 4-for-4.

Atlanta produced 10 credited RBIs because one run scored during an error-involved fielder’s choice.

Atlanta Batting

Atlanta Power and Plate Discipline

Atlanta combined extra-base power with low strikeout numbers.

Four Braves doubled, Harris also tripled, and Acuña and Olson supplied the three home runs.

Dubón also stole a base. Riley recorded Atlanta’s only sacrifice fly.

Atlanta Pitching

Pérez threw three hitless innings before the rain delay ended his night.

Tyler Kinley followed with a scoreless fourth. Víctor Mederos then covered two scoreless innings and earned the victory.

Miami scored twice against Danny Young during the seventh. Brent Suter allowed the final run during the ninth.

Atlanta Fielding

Atlanta committed no errors and completed one double play.

Atlanta’s clean defensive line contrasted with Miami’s three errors.

Game Leaders and Top Performers

Ronald Acuña Jr.

Acuña finished 2-for-5 with two home runs, two runs, and three RBIs.

His third-inning homer opened the scoring. His eighth-inning homer increased Atlanta’s lead to seven runs.

Mauricio Dubón

Dubón went 4-for-4 with a walk, two RBIs, one run, one double, and one stolen base.

He singled home Harris in the seventh. His eighth-inning double produced Atlanta’s final run.

Michael Harris II

Harris finished 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBIs.

His extra-base hits included a double and triple. He also drove in runs during the seventh and eighth innings.

Matt Olson

Olson went 2-for-3 with three runs, two walks, one double, and one home run.

His sixth-inning homer started Atlanta’s four-run inning. He later scored during both the seventh and eighth innings.

Víctor Mederos

Mederos threw two scoreless innings without allowing a hit.

He walked one batter, struck out three, and received the winning decision. His record improved to 2-0.

Javier Sanoja

Sanoja supplied Miami’s strongest run production.

He finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a double. He also pitched the final one-third inning for Miami.

Game Leaders Summary

Starting Lineups

Miami started Janson Junk on the mound. Atlanta countered with left-hander Martín Pérez.

Atlanta rested Albies, moving Dubón into the starting second-base role.

Injury Report

Neither game’s verified injury listing showed a questionable designation. The notable unavailable players were on injured-list assignments.

Miami Marlins Injuries

Miami’s game injury report included four major-league pitchers.

Meyer and three relievers were unavailable, reducing the club’s established pitching depth entering the Atlanta series.

Atlanta Braves Injuries

Atlanta also carried several established pitchers on the injured list.

The group included rotation and bullpen arms. Reynaldo López had recently joined the injured list with knee inflammation.

The rain delay increased bullpen importance because both healthy starters left after only three innings.

Atlanta received six scoreless relief innings outside Young and Suter’s scoring frames. Miami used six pitchers overall.

2026 Season Series and Head-to-Head

Atlanta controlled the 2026 head-to-head series through August 6, winning eight of the first ten meetings.

Miami won the opening April matchup and the May 18 game. Atlanta won every other meeting through this contest.

2026 head-to-head through August 6: Atlanta 8-2 Miami.

NL East Standings

Atlanta remained first in the NL East after the series. Miami remained third.

The table below reflects games completed through August 9, 2026, rather than only the August 6 snapshot.

Broadcast and Stream Information

The game started at 7:15 p.m. Eastern and carried separate local television feeds.

MLB.TV also listed coverage for the game. Atlanta’s official radio coverage included English and Spanish feeds.

Conclusion

The 11-3 victory completed Atlanta’s three-game sweep and extended its winning streak to eight games.

Atlanta created separation after the rain delay through sustained offense from the sixth through eighth innings.

Acuña supplied the early and late home-run damage. Olson, Harris, and Dubón drove Atlanta’s middle-inning scoring.

Miami briefly cut the deficit during the seventh. Atlanta answered with five runs across its final two offensive innings.

Atlanta next traveled to New York for a series against the Yankees. Miami returned home for a series against the Angels.

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FAQ

What was the final score of the Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins game?

Atlanta defeated Miami 11-3 at Truist Park on August 6, 2026. The victory completed Atlanta’s three-game home sweep of Miami.

Who had the best batting performance for the Braves?

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs and drove in three runs. Mauricio Dubón also went 4-for-4 with two RBIs.

How many home runs did Atlanta hit against Miami?

Atlanta hit three home runs. Acuña hit two, while Matt Olson hit one during the four-run sixth inning.

Who was the winning pitcher?

Víctor Mederos earned the victory and improved to 2-0. He threw two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out three.

Why did Martín Pérez pitch only three innings?

A 1-hour, 24-minute rain delay interrupted the game after three innings. Pérez did not return despite allowing no hits.

How many errors did the Marlins make?

Miami committed three errors, while Atlanta committed none. Xavier Edwards, Javier Sanoja, and Brian Navarreto received Miami’s errors.

What was the 2026 Braves-Marlins season series after this game?

Atlanta led the 2026 season series 8-2 after completing the sweep. The Braves had won six consecutive meetings against Miami.