Game thread for Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins

The Atlanta Braves face the Miami Marlins in the first game of a three-game series as they sit two games behind the New York Mets in the Wild Card standings, and this series could be crucial in determining whether they have a real chance of overtaking the Mets when they face them starting Tuesday next week.

Charlie Morton pitches for the Braves and is in top form. In his last seven starts, he has a 2.68 ERA and a solid 3.20 FIP. He has 49 strikeouts and 16 walks. All this despite batters having some luck against him, with a BABIP of .327.

The Marlins will start with Valente Bellozo. He has been one of the luckiest pitchers in the league with a 5.08 xERA, although his actual ERA is much lower at 3.70. However, the Braves faced him in early August and only managed two hits.

The first pitch is at 7:10 ET

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