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Atlanta has been rolling. The Braves have won five straight and gone 7-3 over their last ten games, and they are doing it at home, where they own a 36-20 record that ranks among the best in the National League. This is a team that has added pitching at the deadline and is playing with the confidence of a club that knows it controls its own fate in the division.

Miami is not here to concede anything. The Marlins have won three in a row and gone 6-4 over their last ten, and they carry a lineup built on speed and contact — second in the majors with 122 stolen bases. Otto Lopez is hitting .321 with 140 hits and 68 runs scored, and Xavier Edwards has added a .287 average with 18 steals and 119 hits. On the Atlanta side, Michael Harris II is hitting .287 with 20 home runs and 64 RBI, and Matt Olson has 31 home runs and 69 RBI to anchor a lineup that punishes mistakes.

These are two teams pointed in different directions in the standings, but both carrying genuine momentum into this matchup.

Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Game Information

Game Date: August 04, 2026
Game Time: 07:15 PM ET
TV Channel: BravesVision, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Miami sits 9.5 games behind Atlanta in the division, but the Marlins are not playing for the division title — they are playing for their postseason lives. Earlier in the week they were within 1.5 games of the final National League wild card spot, and every game against a division rival carries direct implications for that chase. Atlanta, meanwhile, is in first place and has been active at the deadline, adding starting pitching depth because the front office recognizes the roster needs reinforcement to compete in October. The Braves are not just protecting a lead — they are building toward something.

Atlanta Braves Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 67-45
Home Record: 36-20
Away Record: 31-25
Division Record: 13-8
Streak: 5 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .598

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 58-55
Home Record: 34-23
Away Record: 24-32
Division Record: 9-10
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .513

Stat Leaders

Atlanta Braves (67-45, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Victor Mederos, 1.000
RBI Leader: Matt Olson, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Matt Olson, 31 HR
Runs Leader: Matt Olson, 78 Runs
Hits Leader: Matt Olson, 116 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Ronald Acuña Jr., 15 SB
ERA Leader: Robert Suarez, 0.56 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chris Sale, 143 K
Wins Leader: Chris Sale, 12 W
Saves Leader: Raisel Iglesias, 24 SV

Miami Marlins (58-55, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.321
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Heriberto Hernández, 16 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 140 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 27 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 1.69 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Max Meyer, 121 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 12 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 17 SV

What to Watch For

The pitching picture for this game has some uncertainty. Chris Sale, who has 12 wins and 143 strikeouts on the season, was pushed back from his expected start, and Reynaldo López is on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation. That opens the door for Atlanta’s other starters to step forward. Bryce Elder (7 wins, 3.84 ERA) and Martín Pérez (7 wins, 3.24 ERA) give the Braves capable alternatives, and Grant Holmes has been solid at 6 wins and a 3.88 ERA.

For Miami, the rotation carries its own intrigue. Eury Pérez has a 3.44 ERA and 112 strikeouts, making him one of the more compelling young arms in the league when healthy. Max Meyer leads the staff with 121 strikeouts but is currently on the 15-day injured list with a neck issue, which puts added pressure on the rest of the group.

Offensively, Liam Hicks has driven in 62 runs for Miami and has shown a knack for delivering in key moments. For Atlanta, Drake Baldwin has quietly put together a strong season — .272 average, 20 home runs, 57 RBI — and Ozzie Albies brings 18 home runs and 62 RBI to a lineup that has plenty of ways to hurt you.

Atlanta Braves Injury Report

Robert Suarez – Elbow (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Joey Wentz – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list with a right ACL tear.
Joe Jiménez – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with a left articular cartilage injury.
Spencer Schwellenbach – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Reynaldo López – Knee (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.
Spencer Strider – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred RHP Spencer Stride from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

William Kempner – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Max Meyer – Neck (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list.
Andrew Nardi – Ribs (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Andrew Nardi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his left ribcage.
Josh Ekness – Calf (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred RHP Josh Ekness to the 60-day injured list with a right calf strain.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.
Jakob Marsee – Back (Day-to-Day) – Marsee was scratched from Sunday’s (Aug. 2) lineup against the Mets due to back spasms.

Atlanta Braves Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 04, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 05, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 06, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 07, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 08, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 09, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 10, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 11, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 12, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 14, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 04, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 05, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 06, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 07, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 08, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 09, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 11, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 12, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 13, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 14, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds

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