Miami Marlins tops Atlanta Braves 5-3
Game Summary
Miami Marlins defeated Atlanta Braves 5-3.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 6th. Miami Marlins pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Mauricio Dubón led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Elieser Hernández threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Heriberto Hernández led Miami Marlins's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever Michael Petersen threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter JR Ritchie: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (87 pitches). Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 3.86).
Miami Marlins starter Janson Junk: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (64 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.3 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 4.15).
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.192). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Mauricio Dubón (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Sean Murphy (2-for-4).
Miami Marlins: 8 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.258). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Heriberto Hernández (2-for-4, 1 HR), Jared Serna (2-for-2, 2 RBI).