The Atlanta Braves (81-51) will host the Miami Marlins (55-75), Friday at 7:20 PM ET, in a battle of NL East rivals.
The Marlins are road underdogs (+150) against the Braves (-174). The scheduled starters are Charlie Morton (6-5) for the Atlanta Braves, and Sandy Alcantara (12-6) for the Miami Marlins.
The Braves won their most recent contest versus the Rockies by a 3-0 score yesterday, with Spencer Strider picking up the win pitching throwing eight innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out 16. Michael Harris II went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
Friday, the Marlins lost to the Rays 2-1. Tommy Nance was the losing pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out two. Jon Berti paced the Marlins’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.